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A  TABLE 


FIRST  LIXE   OF   EACH   IIYMX. 


HYMH 

A  broken  heart,  my  God,.  140 
According  to  Thy  gracious.  ^5 
A  debtor  to  mercy  alone,.  .171 
Again  the  Lord  of  life  and.  47 
Alas  !  and  did  my  Saviour  lo4 
Alas  !  what  hourly  dangers. 205 
All  hail,  the  power  of  Jesus .  il2 
All  that  I  was — ray  sin,  my.l5S 
Amazing  grace  !  how  sweet.  157 
Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross. 243 
And  did  the  holy  and  the..  79 
Approach,  my  soul,  the.. ..248 

Arise,  0  King  of  grace, 2.57 

Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,.. 278 

Ascend  Thy  throne, 275 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song..  34 
Awake,  my  soul !  stretch ...  206 
Awake,  my  soul,  to  joyful..  59 


B. 

Before  Jehovah's  awful.... 
Begin,  my  tongue,  some... 

Begone,  unbeUef,  my 

Behold  a  stranger  at  the.. 

Behold,  the  blessed 

Behold,  the  morning  sun. . . 

Behold  the  sin-atoning 

Behold  tliesure  foundation, 

Behold  what  wondrous 

Beneath  our  feet  and  o'er., 

Blessed  be  the  tie  that. 

Blessed  is  the  man,  for 

'  Broad  is  the  road  that 


HYMN 

Can  aught  beneath  a 131 

Children  of  the  heavenly.  .232 
Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen. ..  87 
Come,  evtu-y  pious  heart. . .  83 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come!. .102 
Come,  Holy  Sj)irit,  heaven..  101 
Come,  let  our  lieart  and. ..  71 

Come,  let  us  join  our 40 

Come,  let  us  join  our  frien.193 

Come,  my  Redeemer, 147 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit. .  .247 
Come,  sound  His  praise..  .  17 
Come,  Thou  almighty  King,  52 
Come,  thou  Fount  of  every.  172 
Come,  we  who  love  the  ...231 
Come,  ye  tliat  know  and..  31 
Come,  ye  weary,  heavy 1 15 

D. 

Day  of  judgment,  day  of... 314 
Dearest  of  all  the  names.. .  53 

Dear  Saviour,  if  these 290 

Deep  in  our  hearts  let  us..  S2 
Destruction's  dangerous. .  .122 

Did  Christ  o'er  sinners 137 

Dismiss  us  with  Thy 825 

Do  not  I  love  Thee,  0  my..liii> 


Early,  my  God,  without 6 

Eternal  Spirit,  God  of  truth,  99 
Eternal  Spirit !  we  confess.  97 


Ir  A   TABLE   OF   THE   FIRST 

htmhIHow  blessed  the  righteous. 3oS 
Faith  adds  ncvr  charms  to  .197  How  can  I  sink  with  such.. 230 

Faith  !  'tis  a  precious 196  How  condescending  and... 266 

Far  as  Thy  name  is  known,2r)9  How  did  my  heart  rejoice..  12 

Far,  far  beyond  these 9:5  How  fast  their  guilt  and. . .  .187 

Father!  I  long,  I  faint  to..  32-2:  How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  165 

Father,  I  sing  Thy   s.3  How  happy  are  the  souls... 320 

Father,  whate'er  of  e»irthly.2'26  How  pleasant,  how  divinely    9 
Forever  witli  tlie  Lord  !.  ...229' How  precious  is  the  book.'.  49 

Frequent  the  day  of  God. .   4.'3  How  sad  our  state  by 129 

From  all  that  dwell  below. 324  How  shall  the  young  secure    50 

From  every  stormy  wind.. 250; How  sweet  and  awful  is 263 

From  Greenland's  icy 277  How  sweet  the  name  of..  ..  35 

How  sweet  to  leave  the 8 

^-  How  tender  is  tliy  hand,.    .173 

Gently,  Lord,  O  gently 240  Ho^v^  vain  are  all  things 194 

Give  me  the  wings  of  faith,  200  How  vast  the  benefits 104 

Give  thanks  to  God  ;  He...  22 

Give  to  the  winds  thj^ears ;  219  I- 

Glorious  tilings  of  thee  are.255  if  human  kindness  meets... 2C2 

G  ory  to  God  on  higli : 32  i  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus.  .183 

Glory  to  lliee,  my  God,.  ..301  j  hear  Thv  word  with  love,  20S 
God  in  the  gospel  of  His... 109  i  know  that  my  Redeemer..  SS 

God  IS  our  refuge  m 233  i  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus, 199 

God  moves  m  a  mysterious  104  pj]  praise  mv  Maker  with..  26 
God  my  supj.orter,  and. .  .235  i  i„ve  Thv  kingdom,  Lord,.2.'SS 

God  sown  promise.. 166  i 'ni  not  ashamed  to  own..  .167 

Grace  !  't  is  a  charming  . .  .156  i^  ^hv  great  name  0  Lord,     1 
Great  God  attend,  while..   10  i  saw  one  hanging  on  a. ...146 

Great  God   create  my 139  j  g^nd  the  jovs  of  earth. . .  .144 

Great  God  !  how  infimte...  80  i  ,^ould  not  live  alwiy ;  I. .310 

Great  God,  to  Thee  my..  ..29S  ig  this  the  kind  return 12S 

Great  Heir  of  David's   .      .pjn  jg  ^^^  ^^ath  to  die 309 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God,. 256  ^  jg  t^e  Lord  enthroned  in  223 

Great  Saviour,  let  Thv.   . . .  2s5 ' 

Guide  me,  0  Thou  great ...  238 !  y 


n. 


:  .Terusalem,  mv  happy  home,31 8 
Hail,  my  ever  blessed  Jesus,14S  Jesus,  and  shall  it  over  he,  151 

Hail,  Thou  once  despised. .   94  Jesus,  engrave  it  on  my 68 

Hail  to  the  Lord's 279  Jesus,  full  of  all  compassion,130 

Hark,  my  soul,  it  is  the 190  .Tesus,  I  my  cross  have I.'O 

Hark  the  glad  sound  !  the.  56  Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul, 1T4 

Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  .  .  .265  Jesus,  my  All ;  to  heaven  is  62 
Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  wise;.! 21  Jesus,  mv  fhepherd  lives..   73 

He  lives,  the  great  91  J.^sus,  mir  souls'  delightful.  176 

Heirs  of  unending  life, 159  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er.  2^6 

Hosanna,  with  a  cheerful.  .296  Jesus,  Tliy  church  with   ...28S 
How  beauteous  are  their. ..260  Jeiu»,  this  mid-day  hour..  .803 


UNE   OF   EACn    EYJdS.  T 

HYMK !  HYMN 

Jesus,  Thou  art  the  sinner's  145  My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard  ;.'2()7 
Jesus,  Thy  boundless  love..lS6  My  soul  lies  cleaving  to  tlie.lS2 

Jesus,  we  sing  Thy .  6l>i 

Join  all  the  glorious  names    64  ^• 

Join,  all  who  love  the   37  No  more,  my  God,  I  boast.  127 

Joy  to  the  world  ;  tlie  Lord    58  No,  never  shall  my  heart. .  .2.H 

Just  are  Thy  ways,  and 15  Not  all  tiie  blood  of  beasts.  0(3 

Just  as  I  am— without  one. 202  Not  witWour  mortal  eyes.  191 
jNow  begin  the  lieavenly.  ..173 


K. 


I  Now  from  labour  and  from. 297 


Keep  silence,  all  created. ,  .103  Now,  from  the  altar  of  our.299 
jNow  to  the  Lord  a  noble...  2S 


L. 


I  Now  to  the  Lord,  that  made  95 


Lamb  of  God!  whose ,  84;  Now  to  Thy  sacred  house,..     6 

Let  children  hear  the  migh  294 

Let  me  but  hear  my 221  "• 

Let  sinners  take  their  cou.214|0'er  the  gloomy  hills  of.....2S0 
Let  songs  of  praises  fill  the  96  jO  could  I  find  on  every  dav  il5 
Let  thoughtless  thousands  .1951  Oh  !  bless  the  Lord  my  soul !  19 

Let  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoi  274|jOh  !   could  I  speak  the 61 

Light  of  those  whose  dreary  271  j  Oh  !  for  a  closer  walk  with. 21 2 
Long  have  I  sat  beneath.  ..1S4  Oh  !  for  a  shout  of  sacred..  S9 
Lo  !  on  a  narrow  neck  of...306;Oh  !  for  a  thousand  tongues  36 
Lord,  I  am  thine,  entirely.  .244JOh  !   for  the  happy  hour. .   272 

Lord,  I  have  made  Thy 51  Oh  !   the  sweet  wonders  of ..267 

Lord,  in  the  morning,"Thou  44  Oh  I   that  the  Lord  would.. 2(9 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above,..   ll|Oh!   that  Thy  statutes 218 

Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray  249 1  Oh  !  ivhat  amazing  words..  116 

Lord,  Thy  imputed  right 101  jOh  !  wlrere  shall  rest  he...  S07 

Lord,  we  come  before  Thee      2  O  Lord,  behold  us  at  Thy.. 291 

Lord,  when  Thou  didst 90  O  Lord,  my  best  desires.*. .  .220 

Love  divine,  all  love  excel.  100  0  Lord,  our  God,  arise,...  2S2 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy.. 323  0  Lord,  Thy  mercy,  my 107 

|0  Lord,  when  faith  with....  76 
^'-  iO  love  divine,  how  sweet.  .188 

Met,  0  God,  to  ask  Thy 269  jO  my  soul  what  means  this.175 

'Mid  scenes  of  confusion.  ..319  One  sweetly  solemn  thcught228 

Millions  within  Thy  courts.   4S :  One  there  is  above  all 72 

Mine  eyes  and  my  desire.. ISO  0  Spirit  of  the  living  God  I  2S9 
My  days  are  gliding  swiftly. 241 :0  Thou,  from  whom  all...  141 
My  dear  Redeemer,  and  ..210^0  Thou,  that  hear'st  the.,  .'zd 
M}'  drowsy  powers,  why..  .204;O  Thou,  whose  hands  the.. 273 
My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee,.  39|o  Thou,  whose  tender  ...  ]c2 
My  God,  how  endless  is  Thy.302:  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages.  812 

My  God,  my  King,  Thy 23 

My  God,  permit  my  tongue.     7  "• 

My  God,  the  steps  of  pious. lOS' People  of  the  living  God!  .1-19 
5Iy  never  ceasing  songs.. .  10 1  Praise  waits  in  Zicn,  Lord,  S 
My  Saviour,  my  almighty . .  SSj Praise  ye  the  Lord;  my  ..  25 


VI  A    TA3LE    OF   TIIK    FIRST 

HYMN  I  HYMN 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  'tis....  27iTliis  is  the  dav  the  Lord.. ..  46 
Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark. .   SC'TIiough  troubles  assail 106 


TIiou  only  Sovereipn  of  my  152 
Tliroufih  all  the  chanping..  1S1 

Raise  your  triumphant 55  Through  all  the  downward  5^25 

Kejoice,  believer,  in  the. .  .2ICjThus  far  my  God  has  led..  .179 

Keturn,Owanderer,  return, 119  Thus  saith  the  mercy  of 261 

lUse,  my  soul,  and  strftch..227  j'T  is  by  the  faith  of  joys lli8 


Rise,  0  my  soul,  pursue  the. 21 7 1  To  God  the  great,  the  ever    21 

"To  Thee,  my  Shcj'herd  and  75 

To  whom,  niv  ?aviour,  ...  1S5 


Rock  of  ages  !  cleft  for  me.  70 
S. 

Safely  through  another SOO 

Salvation  is  forever  nigh,..  114 

Salvation!  0  melodious 111 

Salvation!  0  the  joyful 276 

Saviour  divine,  we  know  Thy  09 
Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation  263 
3ay,  sinner,  hath  a  voice.  ..118 


To  Zioi<-s  hill  I  lift  my  eyes  2S6 
'Twixt  Jesus  and  the li'i 

U. 

Upward  I  lift  mine  eyes  ;.  ..237 

W. 
Wait,  0  my  soul,  Thy 105 


See  the  kind  Shepherd, 293»|"VVake  and  lift  up  thyself,.  295 

Show  pity.  Lord  !  0  Lord  !.. 138 ["Weary  of  struggling\vith...l.S5 
Sin,  like  a  venomous  disease  lOSi  Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest,  42 
Sinner,  oh  why  so  thought.. 125  Welcome,  welcome,  dear  liiG 
Sinners  rejoice,  'tis  Christ. .   78  We  now,  0  Lord,  approach. 270 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 242  We  seek  a  rest  beyond  the.289 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives 211  What  is  the  thing  of 123 

Sovereign  of  all  the  worlds. 252  What  shall  I  render  to  my  240 

Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed  ..287  What  shall  the  d\ing 110 

Spirit  of  faith,  come  down,..  98  What  .'dinners  value  I  resign;y21 
Sweet  is  the  momory  of  Thy  24  When  God  revealed  His..  .153 
Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  45  When,  gracious  Lord,  when  142 
Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in    77  When  I  can  read  my  title.  .817 

j  When  I  survey  the 80 

T.  Iwhen  hinpuor  and  disease.222 

Teach  me  the  measure  of. .311   When  overwhelmed  with  ..2:M 


Teach  us,  0  Lord,  aright. 


Where  we  cannot  see  our.. 203 


Thee  we  adore,  eternal....  804  Where  shall  a  wretched.... 133 
The  Lord  of  glorv  is  my.. ..     4,  While  life  prolongs  its....  124 

The  Lord,  the  Judge,  before  81 5  While  with  ceaseUss ."('5 

The  Lord,  who  truly  knows.251   Whilst  Tluc  I  seek 213 

The  man  is  ever  blessed. .  .155  Who  but  Thou.  Alniiphty. .  2S4 

The  pity  of  the  Lord 20  Who  ran  di  f^cribe  the  joys.1-13 

There  is  a  fountain  filled...  67  Who  shall  the  lords  ekct  1^3 

There  is  aland  of  pure 810  With  all  my  powers  of  luiirtir.y 

Thepeace,  which  God  alone.320  Writhing  in  pain,  our 81 

The  Saviour,  Oh  !  what  end.  OS 
The  Spirit  in  our  hearts 120 


Y. 


The  voice  of  free  grace 112  Ye  hearts,  with  youthful..    202 

Thine  earthly  Sabbathi,....  41. Ye  men  and  angels,  witness  245 


UNE    OK    EACH    UYMK.  JU 

HYMN '  UVMN 

Ye  saints,  proclaim  abroad  54  Yes,  I  will  bless  Thee,  0  my  13 
Ye  servant  of  God,  your...   14  Yes  !  we  trust  the  day  is..  .2S1 

Ye  wretched,  hungry, 264  Your  harps  ye  trembling.  ..177 

Yes,  I  am  Thine,  immortal. ITUj 


SUPPLEMENT. 

PSALMS.— OLD  VERSION. 

rsi.LU 

23  The  Lord 's  my  Shepherd,  I  '11  not  want, 

40  I  waited  for  the  Lord  my  God, 

67  Lord,  bless  and  pity  us, 

95  0  come,  let  us  sing  to  the  Lord : 

100  All  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell, 

102  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  mercy  yet,         • 

103  0  Thou,  my  soul,  bless  God  the  Lord. 


INDEX    OF   SUBJECTS. 


Opening  of  Worship,  1-12. 
Quncrsl  Praise,  13-31, 
Praisd  to  Cliriat,  32-iO. 
Tha  Lord'a  Day,  41-48,  87. 
Scripture  J,  49-51,  113. 
The  Trinity,  52. 
Christ.— lucurnation,  53-57. 

Person  and  Character,  5*-62. 

Names  and  Offices,  63-74. 

Sufferings  and  Death,  75-86. 

Resurrection  and  Auceusion,  67-90. 

Exaltation  and  Intercession.  91-95. 
Holy  Spirit,  96-102. 
Sovereignty  of  God,  106. 
Providence  of  God,  27,  104-107, 
Man's  Ruin,  103. 
TlieGo3i)cl,  109-114. 
Inviting,  115-120. 
AlaniUug,  121-193. 
Repentance,  127-142. 
Conversion,  143-163. 
Christian  Character,  154-155, 

Saved  by  grace,  156-159. 

Children  of  Go.1,  160. 

Justified,  161,  162. 

Kept  unto  Salv!\tion,  163-171. 
ChrUtian  Experience,  77,  172-184. 
Lov«   of  Christ,  59,  185-189. 

ToChn.t,33,  189-191. 

Brotherly,  192,  193. 

Jo  the  CrMturd,  194. 


TaUh,  1 95-502. 

Particular  Duties,  Progress,  303. 

Zeal,  204. 

Watchfulness,  205-209. 

Consistency,  2.0,  211. 

Habitual  Devotion,  212-215. 

Perseverance,  2i6-2i8, 

Submission,  219-226. 

Hc-nvenly  Mindedness,  127-229. 

Charity,  230. 

Joy,  231,232, 

Confidence  in  God,  233-237,  3l». 

Pilgrimage,  238-241. 

Warfare,  242,  343. 

Self- Dedication,  244-246. 

Prayer,  247-254. 
The  Church,  255-259,  4,  9,  1 2. 
Ministry,  260. 

BacromenU,  81,  82,  85,  261-267,  290. 
Revivals,  269-274. 
MlsMons,  275-S89. 
Particular  Beaaoos,  Youth,  60,  990-294. 

Morning  and  Evening,  295=302, 

Noon,  303. 

Sabbath,  41-48,  87. 

Niw  Year,  304,  305, 
Death,  .106-3  3. 
Judgment,  3U,  315. 
Heaven,  3J6-322. 
Close  of  Worship,  82S-39f , 


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HYMN  S. 


rUATER    FOR    THE    sriRIT.  C.  M 

1  IN  Thy  great  name,  0  Lord,  we  come, 

To  worship  at  Thy  feet; 
Oh!    pour  Thy  Holy  Spirit  down 
On  all  that  now  shall  meet. 

2  We  come  to  hear  Jehovah  speak, 

To  hear  the  Saviour's  voice: 
Tliy  face  and  favour,  Lord,  we  seek, 
Now  make  our  hearts  rejoice. 

3  Teach  us  to  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear, 

And  understand  Thy  word; 
To  feel  Thy  blissful  presence  near. 
And  trust  our  living  Lord. 

4  Here  let  Thy  power  and  grace  be  felt, 

Thy  love  and  mercy  known; 

Our  icy  hearts,  dear  Jesus,  melt, 

And  break  this  flinty  stone, 


OPENING  OF  WORSHIP. 

FOR    A    GENEKAL    BLESSING,  7^ 

1  LORD,  we  come  before  Thee  now, 
At  Thy  feet  \ve  humhly  bow; 
Oh!  do  not  our  suit  disdain; 
Shall  wc  seek  Thee.  Lord,  in  vain? 

2  Lord,  on  Thee  our  souls  depend, 
In  compassion,  now  descend; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  Thy  rich  grace, 
Tune  our  lips  to  sing  Thy  praise. 

8  Send  some  message  from  Thy  word, 
That  i»«y  joy  and  peace  afford; 
Let  Thy  Spirit  now  impart 
Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 

4  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn; 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return; 
Those  who  are  cast  down,  lift  up; 
Make  them  strong  in  faith  and  hope. 


XnE    DIVINE    rUESENCE.  L.  M. 

1  HOW  sweet  to  leave  the  world  awhile, 

And  seek  the  presence  of  our  Lord! 
Dear  Saviour,  on  Thy  people  smile. 
And  come  according  to  Tliy  word. 

2  From  busy  scenes  we  now  retreat, 

That  we  may  liere  converse  with  Thee: 
Ah!  Lord,  behold  us  at  Thy  feet! 
Let  this  the  "gate  of  heaven"  be. 
10 


OPE^'IXG  OF  WORSHIP. 

8  "Chief  of  ten  tliousand,"  now  appear, 
That,  we  by  faitli  niaj^  see  Tliy  faee; 
Oh!  speak,  that  we  Tliy  voice  may  hear. 
And  let  Thy  presence  fill  this  place. 

DELIGHT  AND  SAFETY  IX  THE  CIIUUCII,         C.  M. 

1  THE  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 

And  my  salvation  too: 
God  is  my  strength,  nor  will  I  fear 
What  all  my  foes  can  do. 

2  One  privilege  ray  heart  desires; 

Oh!  grant  me  an  abode, 
Within  til'  assemblies  of  Thy  saints. 
The  temples  of  my  God! 

8  There  shall  I  offer  my  requests, 
And  see  Thy  beauty  still; 
Shall  hear  Thy  messages  of  love. 
And  there  inquire  Thy  will. 

4  When  troubles  rise,  and  storms  appear, 
There  may  His  children  hide: 
God  has  a  strong  pavilion,  where 
He  makes  my  soul  abide. 


PUBLIC   WORSQIP.  H.  M. 

1  NOW  to  Thy  sacred  house 
Witli  joy  direct  my  feet; 
Where  Siiints,  with  morning  vows. 
In  full  assembly  meet. 
U 


OPENING  OF  WORSHIP. 

Thy  power  divine  I      And  from  Thy  throne 

Shall  there  be  shown,  I  Thy  mercy  shine. 

2  Oh!  send  Thy  light  abroad: 
Thy  truth  with  heavenly  ray 
Shall  lead  my  soul  to  God, 
And  guide  my  doubtful  way. 
I'll  hear  Thy  word,  I      And  learn  to  fear 

With  faith  sincere,         I  And  praise  the  Lord 

8  Then  in  Thy  holy  hill, 

Before  Thine  altar,  Lord, 

My  harp  and  song  shall  sound 

The  glories  of  Thy  word. 

Henceforth  to  Thee,  I      A  hymn  of  praise 

O  God  of  grace,  I  My  life  shall  be. 

4  My  soul,  awake  to  joy. 

And  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
My  health,  my  hope,  ray  song, 
And  my  divine  reward. 
Ye  fears  remove:  I      But  blessed,  return 


No  more  I  mourn;        I  To  sing  His  love. 


6  lord's  day  MonNi.vo.  C.  M. 

1  EARLY,  my  God,  without  delay, 
I  haste  to  seek  Thy  face  ; 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away, 
Without  Thy  cheering  grace. 
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OPENING  OF  WORSHIP. 

2  I've  seen  Thy  glory  and  Thy  power, 
Through  all  Thy  temples  shine: 
My  God  repeat  that  heav'nly  hour 
That  vision  so  divine. 

8  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 
Can  my  best  passions  move; 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
As  Thy  forgiving  love. 

4  Thus  till  my  last  expiring  day, 
I  '11  bless  my  God  and  king; 
"  Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 


SEEKING    GOD. 

1  MY  God,  permit  my  tongue 
This  joy,  to  call  Thee  mine ; 

And  let  my  early  cries  prevail 
To  taste  Thy  love  divine. 

2  Within  Thy  churches,  Lord, 
I  long  to  find  my  place; 

Thy  power  and  glory  to  behold. 
And  feel  Thy  quickening  grace. 

8  Since  Thou  hast  been  my  help, 
To  Thee  my  spirit  flies  ; 

And  on  Thy  watcliful  providence, 
My  cheerful  hope  relies. 
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S.M. 


OPENING  OF  WORSHIP. 

4  Tlie  shadow  of  Tliy  wings 
My  soul  in  safety  keeps; 

I  follow  where  my  Fatlier  leads, 
And  He  supports  my  steps. 


8  THK  PRAYER-IIEAKING  GOD,  C.  M. 

1  PRAISE  waits  in  Zion,  Lord,  for  Thee; 

There  shall  our  vows  be  paid: 
Thou  hast  an  ear  when  sinners  pray; 
All  flesh  shall  seek  Thine  aid. 

2  Lord,  our  iniquities  prevail, 

But  pardoning  grace  is  Thine; 
And  Thou  wilt  grant  us  power  and  skill 
To  conquer  every  sin. 

S  Blessed  are  the  men  whom  Thou  wilt  choose 
To  bring  them  near  Tliy  face ; 
Give  them  a  dwelling  in  Thy  house, 
To  feast  upon  Thy  grace. 

4  In  answering  what  Tliy  church  requests, 
Thy  truth  and  terror  shine; 
And  works  of  dreadful  righteousness 
Fulfill  Thy  kind  design. 


y  TUE  PLEASURE  OF  PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  L.  M. 

1  HOW  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 
O  Lord  of  iiosts.  Thy  dwellings  are! 
"With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints 
To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  Thy  saints. 
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OPENING  OF  WORSHIP. 

2  Blessed  are  the  souls  that  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  Thy  grace: 
There  they  behold  Thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  Thy  face,  and  learn  Thy  praise, 

8  Blessed  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate: 
God  is  their  strength,  and  through  the  road 
They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 

4  Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length; 
Till  all  before  Thy  face  appear. 
And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 


10  GRACE   AND    GLORY.  L.  M. 

1  GREAT  God  attend,  while  Zion  sings 
The  joy  that  from  Thy  presence  springs; 
To  spend  one  day,  with  Thee  on  earth, 

,    Exceeds  a  thousand  da^'s  of  mirth, 

2  God  is  our  sun,  He  makes  our  day; 
God  is  our  shield,  He  guards  our  way 
From  all  th'  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without  and  foes  within. 

3  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
Afid  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too: 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

15 


OPENING    OF  WORSHIP. 

4  0  God,  our  King,  Tlij-  sovereign  sway, 
The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey ; 
And  devils  at  Thy  presence  flee: 
Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusts  in  Thee! 


11  LONGING    FOR   THE   HOUSE   OK   GOD.  H.  M 

1  LORD  of  the  worlds  above, 

How  pleasant  and  liow  fair. 
The  dwellings  of  Thy  love. 
Thine  earthly  temples  are! 
To  Thine  abode,  J      With  warm  desires, 

My  licai't  aspires,        I  To  see  my  God. 

2  O  happy  souls  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear! 
O  happy  men  tliat  pay 

Their  constant  service  there! 
They  praise  Tliee  still ;  I      That  love  the  way 
And  happy  they,      I  To  Zion's  hill. 

3  Thej'-  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears; 
Till  each  arrives  at  length. 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears. 
O  glorious  seat,  I      Shall  thither  bring 

When  God  our  King  I  Our  willing  feet! 

4  To  spend  one  sacred  day, 

Where  God  and  saints  abide. 
Affords  diviner  joy. 

Than  thousand  days  beside: 
Where  God  resorts,       I      To  keep  the  door, 
I  covet  more  I  Than  shine  in  court*. 

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GENERAL    PRAISK 

12  PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  C.  M. 

1  HOW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 

My  friends  devoutly  eay: 
"In  Ziou  let  us  all  appear. 
And  keep  the  solemn  day!" 

2  I  love  her  gates,  1  love  the  road; 

The  cliureh  adorned  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  His  milder  face. 

3  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place. 

And  joy  a  constant  guest; 
"With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blessed. 

■  4  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Ziou  still, 
While  life  or  breath  remains: 
There  my  best  friends,  my  kindred  dwell; 
There  God  my  Saviour,  reigns. 


3[3  PERPETUAL    PRAISE.  C.  M. 

1  YES,  I  will  bless  Thee,  0  my  God! 

Through  all  my  mortal  days; 
And  to  eternity  prolong 

Thy  vast.  Thy  boundless  praise. 

2  Nor  shall  my  tongue  alone  proclaim 

The  honours  of  my  God; 
My  life,  with  all  its  active  powers. 
Shall  spread  Thy  praise  abroad. 
17 


GENERAL  PRAISE. 

9  Not  death  itself  shall  stop  my  song, 
Though  death  will  close  my  eyes; 
My  thoughts  shall  then  to  nobler  heighti^ 
And  sweeter  raptures  rise. 

4  There  shall  my  lips  in  endless  praise 
Their  greatful  tribute  pay; 
Tlie  theme  demands  an  angel's  tongue 
And  an  eternal  day. 


14  GLORY    TO    THE    LAMB.  lls. 

1  YE  servants  of  God,  your  Master  proclaim, 
And  publish  abroad  llis  wonderful  name; 
The  name  all- victorious  of  Jesus  extol; 
His  kingdom  is  glorious,  and  rules  over  alL 

2  God  ruleth  on  high,  almighty  to  save; 
Yet  still  He  is  nigh,  His  presence  we  have; 
The  great  congregation  His  triiiinph  shall  sing. 
Ascribing  salvation  to  Jesus,  our  King. 

3  Salvation  to  God,  who  sits  on  His  throne; 
Let  all  cry  aloud,  and  honour  the  Son ; 
Immanuel's  praises  the  angels  proclaim, 

Fall  down  on  their  faces,  and  worship  the  Lamb 

4  Then  let  us  adore,  and  give  Him  His  i-ight; 
All  glory  and  power,  all  wisdom  ami  might; 
All  honour  and  blessing,  with  angels  above, 
And  thanks  never  ceasing,  and  infinite  love. 

26 


GENERAL  PRAISE. 

lO  REJOICING    IV    GOD.  L.    M, 

1  JUST  are  Thy  ways,  and  true  Thy  word, 

Great  Rock  of  my  secure  abode ; 
Who  is  a  God  beside  the  Lord? 
Or  where 's  a  refuge  like  our  God? 

2  'T  is  He  that  girds  me  with  His  might. 

Gives  me  His  holy  sword  to  wield ; 
And  while  with  sin  and  hell  T  fight, 
Spreads  His  salvatiou  for  mj^  shield. 

3  He  lives,  and  blessed  be  my  Rock ! 

The  God  of  my  salvation  lives ; 
The  dark  designs  of  hell  He  broke : 
Sweet  is  the  peace  my  Saviour  gives.' 

4  Before  the  scoffers  of  the  age, 

I  will  exalt  my  Savioui''s  name ; 
Nor  tremble  at  their  miglity  rage, 

But  meet  reproach,  and  bear  the  shame. 


IG  THE   FAITUFULNESS   OF   GOD.  C.  M. 

1  MY  never  ceasing  songs  shall  show 

The  mercies  of  the  Lord: 
And  make  succeeding  ages  know, 
How  faithful  is  His  word. 

2  The  sacred  trutlis  His  lips  pronounce, 

Shall  firm  as  heaven  endure; 
And  if  He  speaks  a  promise  once, 
Th'  eternal  grace  is  sure. 


GENERAL  PRAISE. 

S  How  long  tho  race  of  David  held 
The  promised  Jewish  throne! 
'But  there  's  a  nobler  covenant  sealed 
To  David's  greater  Son. 

4  His  seed  for  ever  shall  possess 

A  throne  above  the  skies; 
The  meanest  subject  of  His  grace, 
Shall  to  that  glory  rise. 

5  Lord  God  of  hosts,  Thy  wondrous  ways 

Are  sung  by  saints  above; 
And  paints  on  earth  their  honours  raise 
To  Thine  unchanging  love. 


1/  A   CALL   TO    DELAVIKG    SINNERS.  S.  M. 

1  COME,  sound  His  praise  abroad. 
And  hymns  of  glory  sing: 

Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
Tlic  universal  King. 

2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown; 
He  gave  the  seas  their  bound; 

The  watery  worlds  are  all  His  own. 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

S  Come,  worship  at  His  throne. 

Come,  bow  before  tlie  Lord: 
"We  are  His  work,  and  not  our  own. 

He  formed  us  by  His  word. 
20 


GENERAL  PRAISE. 

4  To-day  attend  His  voice, 
Nor  dare  provoke  His  rod; 

Come,  like  the  people  of  His  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 


^3  PRAISE   TO    OUR    CREATOR.  L.    M. 

1  BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 

Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy: 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone; 
He  can  create,  and  He  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  onr  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men; 
And  when  like  wandering  slieep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 

3  "We  are  His  people,  we  His  care. 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame ; 
What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs: 

High  as  the  heaven,  our  voices  raise;     • 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding  praise, 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stfind, 
\Mien  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  more. 
21 


GENERAL  PRAISE. 

19  PRAISE  FOR  MERCIES.  S.  M. 

1  OH!  l>less  the  Lord,  my  soiil! 
Let  all  ■within  me  join, 

And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  His  name, 
"Whose  favours  are  divine. 

2  Oh!  hless  the  Lord,  my  soul  I 
K'or  let  His  mercies  lie 

Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  Y)raise3  die. 

3  'Tis  He  forgives  thy  sins; 
'T  is  He  relieves  thy  pain; 

'Tis  He  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 
When  ransomed  from  the  grave; 

He,  that  redeemed  ni}-  soul  from  hell, 
Hatli  sovereign  power  to  save. 


20  MERCY    IN    TriE   MIDST   OK  JUBG^rENT.  S.  M.      I 


1  THE  pity  of  the  Lord 

To  those  that  fear  His  name, 

Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel: 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

2  He  knows  we  are  but  dust. 
Scattered  with  every  breath ; 

His  anger,  like  a  rising  wind. 
Can  send  us  swift  to  death. 
22 


GENERAL  PRAISR 

8  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 
Or  like  the  morning  flower; 

If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field. 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

4  But  Tliy  compassions,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure: 
And  children's  children  ever  find 

Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 


21  TKAISE    AND    PRATER.  L.    M 

1  TO  God  the  great,  the  ever  blessed, 
Let  songs  of  honour  be  addressed; 
His  mercy  firm  for  ever  stands ; 

Give  Him  the  thanks  His  love  demands. 

2  Who  knows  the  wonders  of  Thy  ways  ? 
Who  shall  fulfil  Thy  boundless  praise? 
Blessed  are  the  souls  that  fear  Thee  still, 
And  pay  their  duty  to  Thy  wull. 

Z  Rem.ember  what  Thy  mercy  did 
For  Jacob's  race.  Thy  chosen  seed  ; 
And  with  the  same  salvation  bless 
The  meanest  suppliant  of  Thy  grace. 

<  Oh  !  may  I  see  Thy  tribes  rejoice, 
And  aid  their  triumphs  with  my  voice  ! 
This  is  my  glory.  Lord,  to  be 
Joined  to  Thy  saints,  and  near  to  Thee. 
23 


GENERAL  TRAISE. 

22  THE   GOODNESS  OF  GOD.  ^  L.    M, 

1  GIVE  thanks  to  God  ;  He  reigns  above ; 
Kind  are  His  thoughts,  His  name  is  love; 
His  mere}'  ages  past  have  known, 

And  ages  long  to  come  shall  own. 

2  TiOt  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 
Tlie  wonders  of  His  grace  record  ; 
Israel,  the  nation  whom  He  chose, 
And  rescued  from  their  mighty  foes. 

3  He  feeds  and  clothes  us  all  the  way, 
He  guides  our  footsteps  lest  we  stray 
He  guards  us  with  a  powerful  hand, 
And  brings  us  to  the  heavenly  land. 

4  Oh !  let  the  saints  with  joy  record 
Tlie  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 

How  great  His  works !  how  kind  His  ways! 
Let  every  tongue  pronounce  His  praise. 


23  THE    GREATNESS    OF   GOD.  L.  M> 

1  MY  God,  my  King,  Thy  various  praise 
Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days; 

Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue,  • 

Till  death  and  glory  raise  the  song. 

2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  Thine  ear; 
And  every  setting  sun  shall  see 
New  works  of  dutj'  done  for  Thee. 

24 


GENERAL  PRAISE. 

3  Tliy  -^orks  with  sovereign  glory  shine, 
And  speak  Tliy  majestj'  divine: 

Let  Zion  in  her  courts  proclaim 
The  sound  and  honour  of  Thy  name. 

4  But  who  can  speak  Thy  wondroue  deeds? 
Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds: 
Vast  and  unsearchable  Thy  ways; 

Vast  and  immortal  be  Thy  praise. 


24:  THE   GOODNESS   OF   GOD.  C.  M. 

1  SWEET  is  the  memory  of  Thy  grace, 

My  God,  my  heavenly  King: 
Let  age  to  age  Th}'^ righteousness 
In  sounds  of  glory  sing. 

2  With  longing  eyes  Thy  creatures  wait 

On  Tliee  for  dail\'  food; 
Thy  liberal  hand  provides  their  meat. 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good. 

3  How  kind  are  Tliy  compassions,  Lord ! 

How  slow  Thine  anger  moves! 
But  soon  He  sends  UU  pardoning  word 
To  cheer  the  souls  He  loves. 

4  Creatures,  with  all  their  endless  race, 

Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim: 
But  sfiints  that  taste  Thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  Thy  name. 
2  25 


GENERAL  PRAISE. 

J30  PRAISE    FOR   DIVIWE   GOODNESS.  L.    M. 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord ;  my  heart  shall  join 
In  work  so  pleasant,  so  divine  ; 

Kow  while  the  flesh  is  my  abode, 
And  when  my  soul  ascends  to  God. 

2  Pz-aise  shall  employ  my  noblest  powers, 
While  immortalitj'  endures: 

My  daj's  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last. 

S  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust? 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust; 
Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp,  and  power, 
And  thoughts,  all  vanish  in  an  hour. 

4  Happy  the  man,  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God ;  He  made  the  sky. 
And  earth  and  seas,  with  all  their  train ; 
And  none  shall  find  His  promise  vain. 


26  GOODNESS  AND  FAITHFULNESS  OF  GOD.     L.  P.  M 

1  I'LL  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath, 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers: 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

3  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God :  He  matle  the  sky, 

And  earth  and  seas,  with  all  their  train: 
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GENERAL  PRAISE. 

His  truth  forever  stands  secure ; 
He  saves  th'  oppressed,  He  feeds  the  poor ; 
And  none  shall  find  His  promise  vain. 

27  PROVIDENCE   AND   GRACE.  L.  M. 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord:  'tis  good  to  raise 
Our  hearts  and  voices  in  His  praise: 
His  nature  and  His  works  invite 

To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 

2  The  Lord  builds  up  Jerusalem, 
And  gathers  nations  to  His  name: 
His  mercy  melts  the  stubborn  soul, 
And  makes  the  broken  spirit  whole. 

3  He  formed  the  stars,  those  heavenly  flames. 
He  counts  tlieir  numbers,  calls  their  names: 
His  wisdom  's  vast,  and  knows  no  bound, 

A  deep  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned. 

4  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  His  might. 
And  all  His  glories  infinite; 

He  crowns  the  meek,  rewards  the  just, 
And  treads  the  wicked  to  the  dust. 


28  GLORY   OF   THE   GRACE    OF   GOD.  L.    M. 

1  NOW  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song: 
Awake,  my  sonl!  awake,  my  tongue: 
Hosanna  to  th'  eternal  Name, 
And  all  His  boundless  love  proclaim  1 
27 


GENERAL  PRAISE. 

2  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face. 
The  brightest  image  of  His  grace : 
God,  in  the  person  of  His  Son, 

Has  all  His  mightiest  works  outdone. 

3  Grace!  't  is  a  sweet,  a  cliarming  theme; 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name: 
Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound  ; 

Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground  1 


29     "faithful  is  he  that  calleth  tou."     C.  ^L 

1  BEGIN,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme, 

And  speak  some  boundless  thing : 
The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name. 
Of  our  eternal  King. 

2  Tell  of  His  wondrous  faithfulness, 

And  sound  His  power  abroad  ; 
Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  His  grace. 
And  the  performing  God. 

3  His  very  word  of  grace  is  strong, 

As  that  which  built  the  skies ; 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 

4  Oh,  might  I  hear  Tliy  heavenly  tongue 
V  But  whisper,  "Thou  art  mine ! " 

Those  gentle  words  should  raise  my  bod^J 
To  notes  almost  divine. 
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GENERAL  PRAISE. 

30  INFINITY    OF    GOD.  C.   M. 

1  GREAT  GOD!  liow  infinite  art  Thou! 

What  worthless  worms  are  we! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
Aud  pay  their  praise  to  Thee. 

2  Thy  tlirone  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made; 
Thou  art  the  ever  living  God, 
"Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Eternity,  with  all  its  years. 

Stands  present  in  thy  view; 
To  Thee,  there  's  nothing  old  appears; 
Great  God!  there's  nothing  new. 

4  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares, 
While  Thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 


31  GOD   IS  LOVE.  C.  M. 

1  COME,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord, 

And  lift  your  souls  above: 
Let  every  heart  and  voice  accord. 
To  sing  that. God  is  love. 

2  This  precious  truth  His  word  declares, 

And  all  His  mercies  prove ; 
Jesus,  the  gift  of  gifts,  appears 
To  show,  that  God  is  love. 
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PRAISE    TO   CHRIST. 

S  In  all  His  doctrines  and  commands, 
His  counsels  and  designs, 
In  every  work  His  hands  have  framed, 
His  love  supremely  shines, 

4  Angels  and  men  the  news  proclaim, 
Through  earth  and  lieaven  above. 
The  joyful  and  transporting  news, 
Tlxat  God,  the  Lord,  is  love. 


WORTHY    TUE   LAMB.  6s.  and  'iS, 

1  GLORY  to  God  on  high : 
Let  heaven  and  earth  reply, 

Praise  ye  His  name  ! 
His  love  and  grace  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore; 
And  sing  for  evermore, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

2  All  they  around  the  throne. 
Cheerfully  join  in  one, 

Praising  His  name, 
We,  who  have  felt  His  blood, 
Sealing  our  peace  jvitli  God, 
Sound  His  dear  name  abroad, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

8  Join,  all  ye  ransomed  race, 
Our  Lord  and  God  to  bless; 

Praise  ye  His  name : 
In  Him  we  will  rejoice, 
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PRAISE   TO  CHRIST. 

And  make  a  joyful  noise, 
Shouting  with  heart  and  voice. 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 
4  What  though  we  change  our  place. 
Yet  we  shall  never  cease 

Praising  His  name : 
To  Him  our  songs  we  bring, 
Hail  Him  our  gracious  King, 
And  without  ceasing  sing, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

33  PKAISE   TO    CHRIST.  H.  Mi 

1  COME,  every  pious  heart 

That  loves  the  Saviour's  name, 
Your  noblest  power  exert 
To  celebrate  His  fame : 
Tell  all  above,  I  The  debt  of  love. 

And  all  below,  I      To  Him  you  owe. 

2  He  left  His  starry  crown, 

And  laid  His  robes  aside: 
On  wings  of  love  came  down, 
And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died : 
What  He  endured.        j  To  save  our  souls. 
Oh!  who  can  tell?    I      From  death  and  helL 

3  From  the  dark  grave  He  rose, 

The  mansion  of  the  dead  ; 

And  thence  His  mighty  foes 

In  glorious  triumph  led: 

Up  through  the  sky,     I  And  reigns  on  high, 

Tlie  conqueror  rode,  1      Tlie  Saviour  God. 

31 


PRAISE   TO  CHRIST. 
4  Jesus,  we  ne'er  can  pay 

The  debt  we  owe  Thy  love; 
Yet  tell  us  how  we  may 
Our  gratitude  approve: 
Our  hearts,  our  all,       I  The  gift,  though  small, 
To  Thee  we  give:      I      Do  Thou  receive. 


34:  THK   SONG   OK   MOSES    AND   THK   LAM&         S.  M. 

1  AWAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb; 

Wake,  every  heart,  and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  His  dying  lo^-e, 
Sing  of  His  rising  power; 

Sing  how  He  intercedes  above, 

For  those  wliose  sins  He  bore. 
8  Sing,  on  your  heavenly  wfiy, 

Ye  ransomed  sinners,  sing; 
Sing  on  rejoicing,  every  day, 

In  Christ,  the  exalted  King. 
4  Soon  shall  your  raptured  tongue 

His  endless  praise  proclaim ; 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 


35  THE    NAME    OF   JESUS.  C.  M. 

1  HOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds, 
In  a  believer's  ear! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

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PRAISE   TO  CHRIST. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 
And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

8  Dear  name!  the  rock  on  which  I  build. 
My  shield  and  hiding  place; 
My  never-failing  treasury,  filled 
"With  boundless  stores  of  grace! 

4  "Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

Android  my  warmest  thought; 
But  w^hen  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
I'll  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 

5  Till  then,  I  would  Tliy  love  proclaim 

"With  every  fleeting  breath ; 
And  may  the  music  of  Thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 


I  PRAISE    TO    THE   REDEEMER.  C.  M. 

1  OH !  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 

My  dear  Redeemer's  praise. 

The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 

The  triumphs  of  His  grace.  ^ 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 

Let  saints  Thy  love  proclaim, 
•And  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honours  of  Thy  name. 
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PRAISE   TO   CHRIST. 

3  Jesus,  the  name  that  calms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrow  cease ; 
'Tis  music  to  our  ravished  ears; 
'T  is  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  It  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin. 

And  sets  the  prisoner  free ; 
Thy  blood  can  cleanse  the  foulest  stain, 
And  can  avail  for  me. 


37  THK  EXCELLENCIES  OF  CHRIS*.  L  M. 

1  JOIX,  all  who  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
To  sing  His  everlasting  fame; 

Great  God,  prepare  each  heart  and  voice, 
In  Him  for  ever  to  rejoice. 

2  Bless  Him,  my  soul,  from  day  to  day; 
Trust  Him  to  lead  thee  on  thy  way; 
Give  Him  thy  poor,  weak,  sinful  heart; 
"With  Ilim  oh!  never,  never  part. 

8  Take  Him  for  strength  and  righteousness; 
Make  Him  thy  refuge  in  distress: 
Love  Him  above  all  earthly  joy; 
And  Him  in  every  thing  employ. 

4  Praise  Him  in  cheerful,  grateful  songs, 
To  Him  your  highest  praise  belongs! 
Bless  Him,  who  doth  your  heaven  prepare, 
And  whojii  you  '11  praise  for  ever  there. 
84 


PRAISE  TO  CHRIST. 

38  CnUIST    OUR   STKENGTH.  C.  M. 

1  MY  Saviour,  my  alruiglity  Friend, 

When  1  begin  Thy  praise, 
Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end, 
The  numbers  of  Thy  grace? 

2  Thou  art  ray  everlasting  trust, 

Thy  goodness  I  adore ! 
And,  since  I  knew  Tliy  graces  first, 
I  speak  Thy  glories  more. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 

Of  the  celestial  road ; 
And  march  with  courage  in  Thy  strength, 
To  see  my  Father,  God. 

4  When  I  am  filled  with  sore  distress 

For  some  surprising  sin, 
I'll  plead  Thy  perfect  righteousness, 
Ac^  mention  none  but  Thine. 


39  CHRIST  OUR  coxFiDKNCE.         6s.  and  48. 

1  MY  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Saviour  divine! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray. 
Take  all  my  guilt  away, 
O  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  Thine 

2  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart ; 

S5 


PRAISE   TO   CHRIST. 

My  zeal  inspire: 
As  Tliou  hast  died  for  me, 
O  may  m}'  love  to  Thee, 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire, 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  Thou  my  guide : 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray. 

From  Thee  aside, 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
W^hen  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll, 
Blessed  Saviour,  then  in  love. 
Fear  and  distrust  remove  ; 
O  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul! 


4:0  LAMB  OF  GOD  TO  13E  WORSnlPPKD.  C.    M. 

1  COME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs, 

Witli  angels  round  the  throne; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  jo^'s  are  one, 

2  "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

"To  be  exalted  thus;" 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"  For  He  was  slain  for  us." 
86 


THE  LORD'S  DAY. 

3  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  Th}-  glories  high, 
And  speak  Thine  endless  praise. 

4  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  Him  who  sits  upon  the  throne. 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 


i^l  THE   ETERNAL   SABBATH.  L.  M. 

1  THINE  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love. 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above: 

To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire, 
"With  cheerful  hope  and  warm  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress. 
Nor  sin  nor  hell  shall  reach  the  place ; 
Nor  groans  shall  mingle  wdth  the  songs. 
Which  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes. 

No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose, 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun; 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

4  O  long  expected  day!  begin; 

Dawn  on  these  realms  of  woe  and  sin*. 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  sleep  in  death,  to  rest  with  God. 
87 


THE  LORD'S  DAT. 
4:2  lord's  day  morning.  S.  ^L 

1  WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
That  suw  tlie  Lord  arise! 

"Welcome  to  tins  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyesl 

2  The  King  himself  comes  neir, 
And  feasts  His  saints  to-day  ; 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  Him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  tlic  place 
"Where  ni}'  groat  God  hath  been. 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin, 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this;    / 

And  sing,  and  bear  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

4:3  lord's  day  evening.  C.  il, 

1  FREQUENT  the  day  of  God  returns. 

To  shed  its  quickening  beams; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns. 
How  languid  are  its  flames!" 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love, 

Our  frailties,  Lord,  forgive; 
We  would  be  like  Tliy  saints  above. 
And  praise  Thee  while  we  live. 
88 


THE  LORD'S  DAY. 

8  Increase,  0  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope. 
And  fit  us  to  ascend, 
Where  the  asseml)ly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
The  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  end. 

4  There  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air. 
With  heavenly  lustre  shine; 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine. 


4s4s  lord's  day  morning.  C.  M. 

1  LORD !  in  the  morning  Thou  shalt  hear 

My  voice  ascending  high  ; 
To  Thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  Thee  lift  up  mine  eye ; 

2  Up  to  the  hills,  where  Christ  is  gone 

To  plead  for  all  His  saints, 
Presenting  at  His  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  Thou  art  a  God  before  whose  sight 

Tlie  wicked  shall  not  stand  ; 
Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  Thy  delight, 
Nor  dwell  at  Thy  right  hand. 

4  But  to  Thy  house  will  I  resort, 

To  taste  Thy  mercies  there: 
I  ^YiU  frequent  Thy  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  Thy  fear. 


THE  LORD'S  DAY. 

5  Oil!  may  Thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 
In  ways  of  righteousness ; 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight 
And  plain  before  my  face. 


4:5  ^OR   THE    lord's   day.  L.  M. 

1  SWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King. 
To  praise  Thy  name,  give  tlianks  und  sing: 
To  sliow  Thy  love  by  morning  light. 

And  talk  of  all  Thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 

No  mortal  care  shall  seize  my  breast: 
Oh!  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  His  works,  and  bless  His  word: 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine! 
How  deep  Thy  counsels!  how  divine! 

4  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
"When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  elieer  my  head. 


4G  AN  nOSANXA  FOn  THE  LORd's  DAY.  C.   M. 

1  THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made; 
He  calls  the  hours  His  own ; 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  cnrlli  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 
40 


THE  LORD'S  DAY. 

2  To-day  He  rose,  and  left  the, dead; 

And  Sp.tau's  empire  fell : 
To-day  the  saints  His  triumph  spread. 
And  all  His  wonders  tell. 

3  Blessed  be  the  Lord  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace ; 
"Who  comes  in  God,  His  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

4  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise ! 
The  highest  heavens  in  which  He  reigns, 
Shall  give  Him  nobler  praise. 


4-7  THE  lord's  day.  .  CM. 

1  AGAIN  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 

Awakes  the  kindling  ray; 
Unseals  the  eyelids  of  the  morn, 
And  pours  increasing  day. 

2  0  what  a  night  was  that,  which  wrapt 

A  sinful  world  in  gloom  ! 
O  what  a  sun  which  broke  this  day, 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb! 

8  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 
And  lond  hosannas  sung; 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart, 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 
41 


SCRIPTURES. 

4  Ten  thousand  different  lips  shall  join 
To  hail  this  welcome  morn, 
"Which  scatters  blessings  from  its  wings, 
To  nations  yet  unborn. 


4:8  SABBATH  EVENING  SONG.  L.  M. 

1  MILLIONS  witliin  Thy  courts  have  met, 

Millions  this  day  before  Thee  bowed ; 
Their  faces  Zioii-ward  were  set, 

Vows  with  their  lips  to  Thee  they  vowed: 

2  But  Tliou,  soul-searcliing  God!  hast  known 

The  hearts  of  all  that  bent  the  knee, 
And  hast  accepted  those  alone 

In  spirit  that  have  worshipped  Thee 

S  And  not  a  prayer,  a  tear,  a  sigh. 

Hath  failed  to-day  some  suit  to  gain; 
To  those  in  trouble  Thou  wert  nigh, 
Not  one  hath  sought  Thy  face  in  vain. 

4  Yet  one  prayer  more; — and  be  it  one 

In  which  both  heaven  and  earth  accord ; 
Fulfil  Thy  promise  to  Thy  Son, 

Let  all  that  breathe  call  Jesus,  Lord. 


4:9  THE    LAMP   OF   LIFE.  C,  M 

1  HOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 
By  inspiration  given ! 
Bright  as  the  lamp  its  doctrines  fchine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 
42 


SCRIPTURES. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

lu  this  dark  vale  of  tears; 
Life,  light,  and  joy,  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears, 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way; 
Till  we  behold  the  clenrer  light 
Of  au  eternal  day. 


50  SCRIPTUUE   THE    BEST   GUIDE.  C.  M. 

1  HOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts. 

And  guard  their  lives  from  sin? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts, 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  "When  once  it  penetrates  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find. 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God,. 

3  'Tis,  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light. 

That  guides  us  all  the  day: 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

4  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth; 

How  pure  is  every  page! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 
43 


THE  TRINITY. 

Ol  TDE  EXCELLENCE  OF  SCRIPTURE.  C.  M. 

1  LORD,  I  have  made  Thy  word  my  choice, 

My  lasting  heritage; 
There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice, 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  I'll  read  the  histories  of  Thy  love. 

And  keep  Thy  laws  in  sight: 
"While  through  Tliy  promises  I  rove, 
"With  ever  fresh  delight. 

8  *T  is  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown, 
Where  springs  of  life  arise ; 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 


4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have, 
It  makes  our  sorrows  blessed  ; 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave. 
And  our  eternal  rest. 


1 


52  INVOCATION  OF  THE  TRINITY.       69.  and  4«| 

1  COME,  Thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  nanbe  to  sing, 

Help  us  to  praise; 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  days 
44 


CHRIST.— IXCARNATIOI^. 

2  Jeeu?,  our  Lord,  arise, 
Scatter  our  enemies, 

And  make  them  fall! 
Let  Thine  almghty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  be  made: 
Our  souls  on  Tlioe  be  stayed: 

Lord,  hear  our  call  1 

3  Come,  holy  Comfoi'ter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear, 

In  tins  glad  hour! 
Thou,  who  almighty  art, 
Isow  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart. 

Spirit  of  power. 

4  To  the  great  Oxe  in  Threb, 
The  highest  praises  be. 

Hence  evermore! 
His  sovereign  majesty, 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 


GOD  RECONCILED  IN  CIiniST.  C.  M. 

1  DEAREST  of  all  the  names  above, 
My  Jesus,  and  my  God, 
"Who  can  resist  Thy  heavenly  love, 
Or  trifle  with  Thy  blood  ? 
45 


CHRIST.  — INC  AR  N  ATION. 

2  'T  is  by  the  niorits  of  Tliy  death. 

The  Father  smiles  again ; 
'T  is  bj^  Tliy  intereeding  breath, 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find ; 
The- holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  Immanuel's  face  appear, 

My  hope,  my  joy  begins; 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear, 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 

6  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely. 
And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast; 
I  love  th'  Incarnate  Mystery, 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 


54:  INCARNATE   SAVIOUR. 

1  YE  saints,  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  your  King: 

To  Jesus,  j^our  incarnate  God, 
Yotir  songs  of  praises  sing. 

2  Not  angels  round  the  throne 
Of  majesty  above. 

Are  half  so  much  obliged  as  we, 
To  our  Immanuel's  love.. 
46 


CHRIST.— INCARNATION. 

S  They  never  sunk  eo  low, 
They  are  not  raised  eo  high; 

Tliey  never  knew  sucli  depths  of  woe. 
Such  li eights  of  majesty. 

4  The  Saviour  did  not  join 
Their  nature  to  His  own  ; 

For  them  lie  shed  no  blood  divine. 
Nor  breathed  a  single  groan. 

5  May  we  with  angels  vie, 
The  Saviour  to  adore! 

Our  debts  are  greater  far  than  theirs 
Oh  !  be  our  praises  more! 


55  SENT    TO    SAVE.  S.   M. 

1  RAISE  your  triumphant  eongs, 

To  an  immortal  tune  ; 
Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 

Celestial  grace  has  done. 


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2  Sing  how  eternal  love 

Its  chief  Beloved  chose  ; 
And  bade  Hira  raise  our  wretched  race 

From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

,3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears, 

No  terror  clothes  His  brow. 
No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  souk 

To  fiercer  flames  below. 
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CHRIST.— INCARNATION. 

4  'T  was  mercy  filled  the  throne, 

And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 
When  Christ  was  sent  with  pardons  down, 

To  rebels  doomed  to  die. 


56  «E    CAME    TO    SAVE   SINNERS.  C.  M. 

1  HxVRK  the  glad  sound!  the  Saviour's  come! 

The  Saviour  promised  long! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  Him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured, 

Exerts  its  sacred  fire; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  conies,  from  thickest  films  of  vice. 

To  clear  the  mental   ray, 
And  on  the  eye-balls   of  the  blind 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

4  He  comes  the   broken  heart  to  bind. 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure; 
And  with  His  righteousness  and  grace 
T  enrich  the  humble  poor. 


O/  THE  SACRIFICE  OF  CHRIST.  C,    M.  j 

1  BEHOLD,  the  blessed  Redeemer  comes, 
Th'  eternal  Son  appears! 
And  at  th'  appointed  time  asgumes, 
The  body  God  pi'cpares  I 
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PERSON  AND  CHARACTER. 

2  Jesus  revenled  His  Father's  grace. 
And  His  rich  mercy  showed : 
He  preached  the  way  of  righteousness 
And  spread  His  truth  abroad. 

8  His  Father's  honour  touched  His  heart. 
He  pitied  sinners'  cries; 
And,  to  fulfil  a  Saviour's  part, 
Was  made  a  sacrifice. 

4  No  blood  of  beasts,  on  altars  shed, 
Could  wash  the  conscience  clean; 
The  sacrifice  which  Jesus  paid, 
Atones  for  all  our  sin. 


Oo       THE  Messiah's  coming  axd  kingdom.     C.  M. 

1  JOY  to  the  world;  the  Lord  is  come; 

Let  earth  receive  her  King; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth;  the  Saviour  reigns: 

Let  men  their  songs  employ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground : 
He  comes,  to  make  His  blessings  flow, 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 
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CHRIST. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 


59  LOVING    KINDNESS    OF  CHRIST.  L.  M. 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul,  to  joyful  lays, 
And  sing  the  great  Redeemer's  praise; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me, 

His  loving  kindness,  Oh!   how  freel 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall. 

Yet  loved  me,  notwithstanding  all: 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate, 
His  loving  kindness.  Oh!  how  great! 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along, 

His  loving  kindness,  Oh!  how  strong  1 

4  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart, 
Prone  from  my  Jesus  to  depart; 
But,  though  I  have  Him  oft  forgot, 
His  loving  kindness  changes  not. 


QQ  JESrS  nt'U  VITAL    HEAD.  C.  M 

1  JESUS,  we  sing  Thy  matchless  grace, 
That  calls  poor  worms  Thy  own  ; 
Give  us  among  Thy  saints  a  place, 
To  naake  Thy  glories  known. 
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PERSON  AND  CHARACTER. 

2  Allied  to  Thee,  our  vital  Head, 
"We  live,  and  grow,  and  thrive: 
From  Thee,  divided,  each  is  dead. 
When  most  he  seems  alive. 

8  Thy  saints  on  earth,  and  those  above, 
Here  join  in  sweet  accord: 
One  body  all  in  mutual  love. 
And  Thou,  our  common  Lord. 

4  May  faith  from  Thee  each  hour  derive 
Supplies  wit^  fresh  delight; 
While  death  and  hell  in  vain  shall  strivi 
This  bond  to  disunite. 


61  EXCELLENCE    OF    CHRISr.  C.  P.  M. 

1  OH !    could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
Oh !  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth 

That  in  my  Saviour  shine ; 
I'd  soar  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel  while  he  sings 

In  notes  that  are  divine. 

2  I  'd  sing  the  characters  He  bears. 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  He  wears 

Exalted  on  His  throne; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
I  would  to  everlasting  days. 
Make  all  His  glories  known. 
8  Soon  the  deliglitful  morn  will  come. 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  bring  me  home. 
And  I  shall  ft«e  His  face; 
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CHRIST. 

There  with  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
A  blessed  eternity  I  '11  spend, 
Triumphant  in  His  grace. 


63  CHRIST  THE  WAY  TO  GOD.  L.  '^L 

1  JESUS,  my  All,  to  heaven  is  gone — 
He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon ; 
His  track  I  see,  and  I  '11  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  Him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went. 
The  way  that  leads  from  banishment, 
Tlie  King's  highway  of  holiness, 

I  '11  go,  for  all  His  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  had  sought. 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  not; 
Till  late  I  heard  mj"  Saviour  say, 

"  Come  hither,  soul ;    I  am  the  way." 

4  Now  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round 
How  dear  a  Saviour  I  have  found: 
I  '11  point  to  Thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say,  "  Behold  the  way  to  Godl " 

03  "OXE    THING    IS    NEEDFUL."  L.  M. 

1  JESUS,  engrave  it  on  my  heart, 
That  Thou  the  one  thing  needful  art; 
I  could  from  all  things  parted  be, 
But  never,  never.  Lord,  from  Thee. 
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NAMES    AND    OFFICES. 

2  Needful  is  Thy  most  precious  blood; 
Needful  is  Tliy  eorrcctiiig  rod; 
Needful  is  Thy  indulgent  care ; 
Needful  Thy  all  prevailing  prayer. 

3  Needful  art  Thou,  my  Guide,  my  Star, 
Through  all  life's  dark  and  weary  way ; 
Nor  less  in  death  Thou  Tt  needful  be, 
To  bring  my  spirit  home  to  Thee. 

4  Then,  needful  still,  my  God,  my  King, 
Thy  name  eternally  I  '11  sing ! 

Glory  and  praise  be  ever  His, 
The  ONE  TUiNG  NEEDFUL  Jesus  is ! 


64:  pkophet,  priest  and  king.  H.  M. 

1  JOIN  all  the  glorious  names 

Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 

That  angels  ever  bore ; 
All  are  too  mean,  to  speak  His  worth  ; 
Too  mean  to  set  my  Saviour  forth. 

2  Great  Prophet  of  my  God, 

My  tongue  would  bless  Thy  name : 
By  Tlaee  the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came  ; 
The  jo3'ful  news  of  sins  forgiven, 
Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  with  heaven. 

8  Jesus,  my  great  High  Pi'iest, 
Offered  His  blood,  and  died : 
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CHRIST. 

My  gtiilty  conscience  seeks 
No  sacrifice  beside. 
His  powerful  blood  did  once  atone ; 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 

4  My  dear  and  mighty  Lord, 

My  Conqueror,  and  my  King 
Thy  sceptre  and  Thy  sword, 
Thy  reigning  grace  I  sing. 
Thine  is  the  power;    behold!    I  sit 
In  willing  bonds  beneath  Thy  feet. 


05  THE    ATONING    LAMB.  L.  M. 

1  BEHOLD  the  sin-atoning  Lamb, 

With  wonder,  gratitude,  and  love! 
To  take  away  our  guilt  and  shame. 
See  Him  descending  from  above. 

2  To  save  His  guilty  chnrch,  He  dies; 

Mourners,  behold  the  bleeding  Lamb! 
To  Him  lift  up  your  longing  eyes. 
And  hope  for  mercy  in  His  name. 

S  Pardon  and  peace  through  Him  abound; 
He  can  the  richest  blessings  give: 
Salvation  in  His  name  is  found; 
He  bids  the  dying  sinner  live. 

4  Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  look  to  Thee; 

"Where  else  can  heli)less  sinners  go? 
Thy  boundless  love  shall  set  me  free 
From  all  my  wretchedness  and  woe. 
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NAMES  AND   OFFICES. 

66  THE  HEAVENLY  LAMB.  S.  M. 

1  NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts. 
On  Jewish  altars  slain. 

Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace. 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 
Takes  all  our  sins  away  ; 

A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name. 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

8  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  Thine, 
"While  like  a  penitent  I  stand. 

And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 
The  burdens  Thou  didst  bear, 

When  hanging  on  th'  accursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there, 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 
To  see  the  curse  remove; 

We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  His  bleeding  love. 


6/  THE   FOUNTAIN   OPENED.  C.  M. 

1  THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood. 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 
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CHRIST. 

2  The  dying  tliief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain,  in  his  day; 
And  there  may  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
AYash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  Tliy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream, 

Thy  flowing  wounds  suppl}', 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme. 
And  shall  be,  till  I  die. 


5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 
I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save; 
AVlien  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue, 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 


68  THE   SAVIOUR.  C.  M. 

1  THE  Saviour!  Oh!   what  endless  charms 

Dwell  in  the  blissful  sound; 
Its  influence  every  fear  disarms. 
And  spreads  sw^eet  comfort  round. 

2  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joys  divine, 

In  rich  eff"usion  flow, 
For  guilty  rebels  lost  in  sin, 
Aiid  doomed  to  endless  woe. 
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NAMES   AND    OFFICES. 

3  Th'  almightj'  Former  of  the  skies 

S<-.ooped  to  our  vile  abode ! 
While  angels  viewed,  with  wondering  ej'cs, 
And  hailed  th'  incarnate  God. 

4  Oh !  the  rich  depths  of  love  divine. 

Of  bliss  a  boundless  store! 
Dear  Saviour,  let  me  call  Thee  mine; 
I  cannot  wish  for  more. 

5  On  Thee  alone  my  hope  relies, 

Beneath  Thy  cross  I  fall ; 
My  Lord,  my  life,  my  sacrifice. 
My  Saviour,  and  my  all. 


Q^  THE    LORD    OUR    RIGHTEOUSNESS.  C.  M. 

1  SAVIOUR  divine,  we  know  Thy  name, 

And  in  that  name  we  trust ; 
Thou  art  the  Lord  our  Righteousness, 
Thou  art  Thine  Israel's  boast. 

2  The  sins  of  e'en  the  best  spent  day. 

Might  plunge  us  in  despair ; 
Yet  all  the  crimes  of  numerous  years 
Shall  our  great  Surety  clear. 

S  That  spotless  robe,  which  He  hath  wrought. 
Shall  deck  us  all  around ; 
In  His  imputed  righteousness, 
No  blemish  shall  be  found. 
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CHRIST. 

4  Pardon,  4ind  peace,  and  lively  hope 

To  sinners  now  are  grven ; 
And  weeping  saints  shall  change  ere  long, 
Their  wilderness  for  heaven. 

5  With  joy  we  taste  that  manna  now, 

Tliy  mercy  scatters  down; 
We  seal  our  humble  vows  to  Thee, 
And  wait  the  promised  crown. 


70  KOCK   OF   AGES.  7*. 

1  ROCK  of  ages!   cleft  for  me. 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  Thy  side  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 

Save  from  wratli,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know. 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  tliis  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eye-lids  close  in  death, 
Wlien  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown. 
And  behold  Thee  on  Thy  throne. 
Rock  of  ages !    cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee! 
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NAMES   AND    OFFICES. 

T'X  UNCHANGEABLE    FRIKND.  C.  M. 

1  COME,  let  our  hearts  and  voices  join, 

To  praise  the  Saviour's  name; 
"Wliose  truth  and  kindness  are  divine, 
Whose  love 's  a  constant  flame, 

2  When  rnqst  we  need  His  gracious  hand. 

This  Friend  is  always  near; 
With  heaven  and  earth  at  His  command, 
He  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

3  His  love  no  end  nor  measure  knows, 

No  change  can  turn  its  course ; 
Immutably  the  same,  it  flows 
From  one  eternal  source. 

4  When  frowns  appear  to  veil  His  face. 

And  clouds  surround  His  throne; 
He  hides  tlie  purpt)se  of  His  grace 
To  make  it  better  known. 

5  And  when  our  dearest  comforts  fall 

Before  His  sovereign  will, 

He  never  takes  away  our  all. 

Himself,  He  give  us  still. 


72  FRIEND     OF    SINNERS,  Ss.  and  Vs. 

1  ONE  there  is.  above  all  others, 

Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend ; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 

Costl}',  free,  and  knows  no  end: 
They  who  once  His  kindness  prove 
Find  it  everlasting  love. 
59 


CHRIST. 

2  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 

Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood? 

But  our  Jesus  died  to  have  U3 
Reconciled  in  Him  to  God; 

Tills  -was  boundless  love  indeed! 

Jesus  is  a  Friend  in  need ! 

8  When  He  lived  on  earth  abased, 
Friend  of  sinners  was  His  name  ; 
Now  above  all  glory  raised, 

He  rejoices  in  the  same; 
Still  He  calls  them  "  Brethren— friends,' 
And  to  all  their  wants  attends. 

4  Oh  !  for  grace  our  liearts  to  soften  ! 

Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love ; 
We,  alas!  forget  too  often. 

What  a  Frit'ud  we  have  above: 
But  when  home  our  souls  are  brought, 
We  will  love  Thee  as  we  ought. 


73  THE    GOOD    SHEPHERD.  S.  M. 

1  JESUS  my  Shepherd  lives, 
Jehovah  is  His  name: 

Since  He  is  mine,  and  I  am  His, 
I  shall  not  suffer  shame. 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 
Where,  heavenly  pasture  grows; 

Where  living  waters  gently  pass. 
And  full  salvation  flows. 
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NAVIES   AND   OFFICKS. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray,  ■^,*"' 
He  doth  my  soul  reclaim; 

And  guides  me  in  His  own  right  way, 
For  His  most  holy  name. 

4  While  He  affords  His  aid, 
I  cannot  want  or  fear: 

Though  I  t^hould  walk  through  death's  dark  shade, 
My  Shepherd  's  with  me  there. 


74:  THE    SURE    lOUXDATION.  C.  M. 

1  BEHOLD  the  sure  foundation  Stone, 

Which  God  in  Zion  lays. 
To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon. 
And  His  eternal  praise. 

2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear, 

How  glorious  is  Thy  name! 
Saints  trust  their  whole  salvation  here, 
Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 

3  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 

Reject  it  with  disdain: 
Yet  on  this  Rock  the  church  shall  rest, 
And  envy  rage  in  vain, 

4  "What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood; 

Yet  must  this  building  rise; 
'Tis  Thy  own  work,  almighty  God, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 
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CHRIST. 

/O  THE  GOOD  SHEPHEED.  C.  M. 

1  TO  Thee,  my  Sliepherd  and  my  Rock, 

A  grateful  song  I  '11  raise ; 
Olil  let  the  meanest  of  the  flock 
Attempt  to  speak  Thy  praise. 

2  Thou  art  my  iruard;  my  all  I  owe 

To  Thine  amazing  love: 
My  standing  in  Thy  fold  below, 
And  hopes  of  bliss  above. 

3  Ten  thousand  thousand  comforts  here, 

Dispensed  in  various  ways. 
Confirm  Thy  faithfulness  and  care, 
And  claim  adoring  praise. 

4  Then,  guided,  Shepherd,  by  Thy  love, 

My  feet  shall  keep  Thy  way  ; 
Soon  shall  I  reach  Thy  fold  above, 
And  go  no  more  astray. 


76  "E   SUFFERED.  L.    M. 

1  0  LORD,  when  faith  with  fixed  eyes. 
Beholds  Thy  wondrous  sacrifice, 
Love  rises  to  an  ardent  flame. 

And  we  all  other  hope  disclaim. 

2  With  cold  afl'ections  who  can  see 

The  thorns,  the  scourge,  the  nails,  the  tree. 
The  flowing  tears,  the  crimson  sweat, 
The  bleeding  liands,  and  head,  and  feet ! 
62 


SUFFERINGS  AND   DEATH. 

3  Jesus,  what  millions  of  our  race 
Have  been  the  triumphs  of  Thy  grace! 
And  millions  more  to  Thee  shall  fly, 
And  on  Thy  sacrifice  rely. 

4  Tlie  sorrow,  shame,  and  death,  were  Thine, 
And  all  the  stores  of  wrath  divine! 

Ours  are  the  pardon,  life,  and  bliss: 
What  love  can  be  compared  to  this? 


77  BEFORE  THK  CROSS.  8s.  and  7s. 

1  SWEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 

Which  before  the  Cross  I  spend, 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing 
From  the  sinner's  dying  friend. 

2  Here  I  '11  sit,  for  ever,  viewing 

Mercy's  streams  in  streams  of  blood ; 
Precious  drops !  my  soul  bedewing. 
Plead,  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

3  Truly  blessed  is  this  station. 

Low  before  His  Cr<?s3  to  lie  ; 

While  I  see  divine  compassion 

Floating  in  His  languid  eye. 

Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven, 
While  upon  the  Cross  I  gaze ; 

Love  I  much,  I  've  much  forgiven; 
I  'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 
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CHRIST. 

/O  'tis    CHRIST   THAT    DIED.  L.  M. 

1  SINNERS  rejoice,  'tis  Christ  that  died: 
Behold,  the  blood  flows  from  His  side! 
To  wash  your  souls,  and  raise  you  high, 
To  dwell  with  God  above  the  sky. 

2  'Tis  Christ  that  died!  0  love  divine! 
Here  mercy,  truth,  and  justice  shine; 
God  reconciled,  and  sinners  bought 

"With  Jesus'  blood;  how  sweet  the  thought! 

8  'Tis  Christ  that  died!  a  trutli  indeed, 
On  which  my  faith  would  ever  feed: 
Nor  let  the  works  that  I  perform 
Be  named,  to  swell  a  haughty  worm. 

'Tis  Christ  that  died!  'tis  Christ  was  slain. 
To  save  my  soul  from  endless  pain; 
'Tis  Christ  that  died,  shall  be  my  tlieme. 
While  I  have  breath  to  praise  His  name. 


79  THE    LOVE    OF    CIlniST.  C.  M. 

1  AND  did  the  holy  and  the  just, 

The  Sovereign  of  the  skies, 
Stoop  down  to  wretchedness  and  dust, 
That  guilty  worms  might  rise? 

2  Dear  Lord,  what  heavenly  wonders  dwell 

In  Thy  atoning  blood ! 
"By  this  are  sinners  snatohed  from  hell, 
And  rebels  brought  to  God. 
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SUFFERINGS  AM)  DEATH. 

S  Jesus,  my  soul,  adoring,  bends 
To  love  so  full,  so  free ; 
And  may  I  hope  that  love  extends 
Its  sacred  power  to  me ! 

4  What  glad  return  can  I  impart 
For  favours  so  divine ! 
Oh !  take  my  all,  this  worthless  heart, 
And  make  it  only  Thine. 


80  GLORYING    IN   THE   CROSS.  L.  M. 

1  WHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 

On  which  the  Prince  of  Glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss. 

And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it.  Lord,  that  I  should  boast. 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ  my  God : 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  blood. 

3  See,  from  His  head,  His  hands,  His  feet. 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet. 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine. 

That  were  a  present  far  too  small: 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  ray  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 
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CHRIST. 

81  BLESSINGS    FROM    CHRIST    CRUCIFIED.  C.  M. 

1  WRITHING  in  pain,  our  Saviour  prayed 

With  mighty  cries  and  tears: 
In  that  dread  hour,  His  Father  heard, 
And  chased  away  His  fears. 

2  Great  was  the  victory  of  His  death  ; 

His  throne  exalted  high: 
And  all  the  kindreds  of  the  earth 
Shall  worsliip,  or  shall  die. 

S  The  meek  and  humble  souls  shall  see 
His  table  richlj'-  spread : 
And  all  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  be 
With  joys  immortal  fed. 

4  The  isles  si i all  know  the  righteousness 
Of  our  incarnate  God ; 
Ai)d  nations  yet  imborn,  profess 
Salvation  in  His  blood. 


32  Christ's  passion.  L.  M. 

1  DEEP  in  our  hearts  let  us  record 
The  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord ; 
Behold !    the  rising  billows  roll. 
To  overwhelm  His  holy  soul. 

2  Yet,  gi-acious  God,  Thj^  power  and  love 
Have  made  the  curse  a  blessing  prove: 
Tliose  dreadful  sufferings  of  Tliy  Son, 
Atoned  for  sins  which  we  liad  done. 

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SUFFERINGS  AND   DEATa 

3  The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord, 
The  honours  of  Thy  law  restored : 
His  sorrows  made  Thy  justice  known. 
And  paid  for  follies,  not  His  own. 

4  Oh  !  for  His  sake  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live  ! 
Tlie  Lord  will  hear  us  in  His  name, 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turned  to  shame. 


83  OBEDIENCE  AND  DEATH  OF  CHRIST.  C.  M. 

1  FATHER,  I  sing  Thy  wondrous  grace, 

I  bless  my  Saviour's  name: 
He  bought  salvation  for  the  poor, 
And  bore  the  sinner's  shame. 

2  His  deep  distress  has  raised  us  high, 

His  duty  and  His  zeal 
Fulfilled  the  law,  which  mortals  broke, 
And  finished  all  Thy  will. 

8  His  dying  groans,  His  living  songs 
Shall  better  please  my  God, 
Than  harp's  or  trumpet's  solemn  sound, 
Than  goat's  or  bullock's  blood, 

4  This  shall  His  humble  followers  see, 
And  set  their  hearts  at  rest: 
They  by  His  death  draw  near  to  Thee, 
And  live  for  ever  blest. 
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CHRIST. 

84  KEMEMBEU    CALVART.  7s.  and  68. 

1  LAMB  of  God !  Avhose  bleeding  love  i 

We  now  recall  to  mind,  I 

Send  the  answei*  from  above,  < 

And  let  ns  mercy^  find: 
Think  on  us,  who  think  of  Thee; 

Every  burdened  soul  release: 
Oh,  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace ! 

2  Through  Thy  blood,  by  faith  applied 

Do  Thou  our  pardon  seal; 
Speak  us  freely  justified. 

Our  wounded  spirits  heal: 
By  Thy  passion  on  the  tree. 

Let  our  griefs  and  troubles  cease; 
Oh,  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace ! 


35  REMEMBER   ME.  C.  M. 

1  ACCORDING  to  Thy  gracious  word,  I 

In  meek  humilitA^  / 

This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord! 
I  will  remember  Thee. 

2  Gethsemane  can  I  forget? 

Or  there  Tliy  conflict  see. 
Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat — 
And  not  remember  Thee? 
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SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH. 

3  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  my  eyes, 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
O  Lamb  of  God!    my  sacrifice, 
I  must  remember  Thee! 

4  Remember  Thee,  and  all  Thy  pains. 

And  all  Thy  love  to  me  ; 
Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
Will  I  remember  Thee  1 


36  •WONDERS   OF   REDEMPTIOX.  C.  M. 

1  PLUNGED  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 

"We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope. 
Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  grace 
Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 

He  saw,  and,  0  amazing  love! 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above. 
With  joyful  haste  He  fled. 

Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  0!  for  this  love,  let  rocks  and  hills 
Their  lasting  silence  break; 

And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 
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CHRIST. 

37  "^  AM  THE  RESURRECTION. 

1  "  CHRIST,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day," 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say ; 

Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high. 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won: 
Lo!  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er, 

Lo!  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  has  burst  the  gate  of  hell; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  His  rise, 
Christ  hath  opened  Paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King  ! 
"Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Once  He  died  our  souls  to  save; 
"Where 's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave? 

88  I  KNOW  THAT  MY  REDEEMER  LIVETH.         L. 

1  I  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives; 
"What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives! 
He  lives,  He  liveswho  once  was  dead, 
He  lives,  my  ever-living  head! 

2  He  lives  triumphant  from  the  grave, 
He  lives  eternally  to  save; 

He  lives  all  glorious  in  the  sky, 
He  lives  exalted  there  on  high. 

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RESURRECTION  AND   ASCENSION. 

3  He  lives  to  bless  rae  with  His  love, 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above: 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

4  He  lives,  and  grants  me  daily  breath. 
He  lives,  and  I  shall  conquer  death; 
He  lives  my  mansion  to  prepare. 

He  lives  to  bring  me  safely  there. 


8Q  CHRIST  ASCENDING  AND  REIGNINO.  C.  M. 

1  OH !  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy, 

To  God  the  sovereign  King! 
Let  every  land  their  tongues  employ, 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  Jesus,  our  God,  ascends  on  high; 

His  heavenl}"  guards  around 
Attend  Him  rising  through  the  sky. 
With  trumpet's  joyful  sound. 

3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains: 
Let  all  the  earth  His  honours  sing; 
O'er  all  the  earth  He  reigns. 

4  Rehearse  His  praise  with  awe  profound, 

Let  knowledge  lead  the  song; 
Nor  mock  Him  Avith  a  solemn  sound. 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 
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CHRIST. 

90  THE  ASCENSION  OF  CHRIST.  ] 

1  LORD,  when  Thou  didst  ascend  on  high, 
Ten  thousand  angels  filled  the  sky: 
Those  heavenly  guards  around  Thee  wait, 
Like  chariots  that  attend  Thy  state. 

2  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 
More  glorious  when  the  Lord  was  there; 
While  He  pronounced  His  dreadful  law, 
And  struck  the  chosen  tribes  ^yith  awe. 

3  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell, 
When  the  rebellious  powers  of  hell. 
That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made, 
Were  all  in  chains,  like  captives,  led. 

4  Raised  by  His  Father  to  the  throne, 
He  sent  the  promised  Spirit  down. 
With  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel  men. 
That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 


CHRIST  S    INTERCESSION. 

1  HE  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives! 
What  joj'^  the  blessed  assurance  gives: 
And  now  before  His  Father,  God, 

He  pleads  the  merit  of  His  blood. 

2  In  every  dark,  distressful  hour, 
When  sin  and  Satan  join  their  power, 
This  hope  repels  each  fiery  dart. 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  His  heart. 

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EXALTATION  AND  INTERCESSION. 

S  Great  Advocate,  almighty  Friend,  S€l 

On  Thee  alone  our  hopes  depend; 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail. 
For  Jesus  pleids,  and  must  prevail. 


03  CORONATION  OF  CHRIST.  C.  M. 

1  ALL  hail,  the  power  of  Jesus'  name! 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him,  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall, 
Hail  Him  who  saves  you  Ly  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him,  Lord  of  all. 

3  Sinners  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Go,  spread  your  tropliies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him,  Lord  of  all. 

4  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe. 

On  this  terrestrial  ball. 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe. 
And  crown  Him,  Lord  of  all. 

6  Oh!  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng. 
We  at  His  feet  may  fall; 
"We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  Him,  Lord  of  all. 

4  73 


CHRIST. 

Q3  FORERUNNER.  L.  M. 

1  FAR.  far  beyond  these  lower  skies, 

Up  to  the  glories  all  His  own, 
Where  we  by  faith  lift  up  our  eyes. 
There  Jesus,  our  Forerunner  's,  gone. 

2  Amidst  the  shining  host  above, 

"Where  His  blessed  smile  new  pleasure  gives. 
Where  all  is  wonder,  joy,  and  love; 
There  Jesus,  our  Forerunner,  lives. 

8  Before  His  heavenly  Father's  Isice, 
For  every  saint  He  intercedes; 
And  with  infallible  success, 

There  Jesus,  our  Forerunner,  pleads. 

4  We  shall,  when  we  in  heaven  appear, 
His  praises  sing,  His  wonders  tell; 
And  with  our  great  Forerunner  there. 
For  ever  and  for  ever  dwell. 


94  OUR  CONQUERING  KING.  Ss.  and  Vs. 

1  HAIL,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus, 

Hail,  Thou  bleeding,  conquering  Kifig; 
Tliou  didst  suffer  to  release  us; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring! 
Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Thou  didst  bear  our  sin  and  shame, 
Tlirough  Thj'^  merit  we  find  favour; 
Life  is  given  through  Thy  narnA. 
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EXALTATION  AND   INTERCESSION. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed. 

All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid ; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 
All  Thy  people  are  forgiven, 

Tiirough  the  virtue  of  Thy  blood; 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven, 

Man  is  reconciled  to  God. 

Jesus,  hail !    enthroned  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide ; 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 

Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side  : 
There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading, 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare: 
Ever  for  us  interceding. 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 


PRAISE  TO  CHRIST.  L.  M, 

NOW  to  the  Lord,  that  made  us  know 
The  wonders  of  His  dying  love, 

Be  humble  honours  .paid  below, 
And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 


'Twas  He  that  cleansed  our  foulest  sins. 
And  washed  us  in  His  richest  blood; 

'T  is  He  that  makes  us  priests  and  kings. 
And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  God. 
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HOLY  SPIRIT. 

3  To  Jesus,  our  atoning  Priest, 
To  Jesus,  our  superior  King, 
Be-  everlasting  power  confessed. 
And  every  tongue  His  glory  sing. 


9G  EFFUSION  OF  THE  SPIRIT.  C.  M. 

1  LET  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky! 

Christ,  our  ascended  Lord, 
Sends  down  His  Spirit  from  on  high, 
According  to  His  word. 

2  The  Spirit,  by  His  heavenly  breath, 

New  life  creates  within, 
He  quickens  sinners  from  their  death 
Of  trespasses  and  sin. 

3  The  things  of  Christ  the  Spirit  takes, 

And  to  our  hearts  reveals; 
Our  bodies  He  His  temple  makes, 
And  our  redemption  seals. 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  from  above, 

With  Thy  celestial  fire ; 
Come,  and  with  flames  of  zeal  and  love, 
Our  hearts  and  tongues  inspire! 


9/  POWER  OF  TIIK  HOLY  GHOST.  L.  IkL 

1  ETERNAL  Spirit!  we  confess 

And  sing  the  wonders  of  Thy  grace: 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 
7« 


HOLY  SPIRIT. 

2  Enlightened  by  Thine  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day ; 
We  learn  the  meaning  of  Thy  word, 
And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord. 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within, 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin ; 
Our  wild  imperious  lusts  subdue. 
And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  Thy  voice, 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 

And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 


Q3  WITNESS  OF  THE  SPIRIT.  S.  M. 

1  SPIRIT  of  faith,  come  down. 
Reveal  the  things  of  God, 

And  make  to  us  the  Saviour  known, 
And  witness  with  the  blood. 

2  'T  is  Thine  the  blood  t'  apply, 
And  give  us  each  to  see, 

That  He  who  did  for  sinners  die, 
Hath  surely  died  for  me. 

3  No  one  can  truly  say. 
That  Jesus  is  the  Lord, 

Unless  Thou  take  the  veil  away, 
And  breathe  the  living  word. 


HOLY  SPIRIT. 

4  Then,  onlj'  then,  we  feel 
Our  interest  in  His  blood. 

And  orj%  with  joy  unspeakable, 
"  Thou  art  my  Lord,  in j'-  God." 


99  PRAYKR  TO  THE  SPIRIT.  C.  M. 

1  ETERNAL  Spirit,  God  of  truth, 

Our  contrite  hearts  inspire; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  heavenly  love. 
And  feed  the  pure  desire. 

2  'T  is  Thine  to  soothe  the  sorrowing  mind, 

With  guilt  and  fear  oppressed ; 
'Tis  Thine  to  bid  the  dying  live, 
And  give  the  weary  rest. 

8  Subdue  the  power  of  every  sin, 
Whate'er  that  sin  may  be ; 
That  we,  in  singleness  of  heart. 
May  worship  only  Thee. 


4  Then  with  our  spirits  witness  bear. 
That  we  're  the  sons  of  God ; 
edeemed  from  sin,  and  death,  an 
Through  Christ's  atoning  blood. 


That  we  're  the  sons  of  God ;  ^ 

Redeemed  from  sin,  and  death,  and  hell, 


100  BREATIIIXG  AFTER  HOLINESS.  8s.  and  Vs. 

1  LOVE  divine,  all  love  excelling! 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down  1 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  dwelling: 
All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 
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HOLY  SPIRIT. 

Jesus,  Thou  art  all  compassion! 

Pure,  unbounded  love,  Thou  art  1 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 

Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

2  Breathe,  Oh!   breathe,  Thy  loving  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast! 
Let  us  all  in  Thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  Thy  promised  rest. 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning. 

Alpha  and  Omega  be ; 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning. 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

3  Finish,  then,  Thy  new  creation; 

Pure,  unspotted,  may  we  be ; 
Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation. 

Perfectly  secured  by  Thee: 
Changed  from  glory  unto  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place ; 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love  and  praise! 


101         BREATHING  AFTER  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT.  C.  M. 

1  COME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 


HOLY  SPIRIT. 

2  Look,  how  we  grovel  here  below. 
Fond  of  these  trifling  toj's: 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

8  In  vaiu  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 
In  vain  we  strive  to  rise, 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues. 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Bear  Lord !  and  sliall  we  ever  live 
At  this  poor,  dying  r;ite? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  Thee, 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

6  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers, 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


102 


PRAYER  FOR  SANGTIKYIN'G  GRACE. 


1  COME,  Holy  Spirit,  Come.! 
Let  Thy  bright  beams  arise  t 

Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds. 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Convince  us  of  our  sin ; 
Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood, 

And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  secret  love  of  God. 
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SOVEREIGNTY  OF  GOD. 

3  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 
Oar  doubts  and  feai*s  remove, 

And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

4  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 
To  sanctify  the  soul, 

To  pour  fresh  life  in  everj-  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 


103  SOVEREIGN-TV    OF    GOD,  C.  M. 

1  KEEP  silence,  all  created  things, 

And  -wait  your  Maker's  nod! 
Jly  soul  stands  trembling  while  she  sings 
The  honours  of  her  God. 

2  Life,  death,  and  hell,  and  worlds  unknown^ 

Hang  on  His  lirm  decree; 

He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne 

K"oi  borrows  leave  to  be. 

8  Chain  to  His  throne  a  volume  lies, 
With  all  the  fates  of  men ; 
"With  every  angel's  form  and  size, 
Drawn  by  th*  eternal  pen. 

4  His  providence  unfolds  the  book, 
And  makes  His  counsels  shine; 
Each  opening  leaf,  and  every  stroke. 
Fulfils  some  deep  design. 
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PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 

5  In  Thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace, 
Oh!  may  I  find  my  name, 
Recorded  in  some  humble  place, 
Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lambl 


104:  THE    ilYSTKRIES    OF    PROVIDENCE.  C.  IVI. 

1  GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 

His  wonders  to  perform ; 
He  plants  His  foot^tep3  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take ; 

The  clouds,  ye.  so  much  dread. 
Are  big  with  mercj',  and  shall  break 

In  blessings  on  your  head. 
8  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  Him  for  His  grace: 
Behind  a  frowning  Providence, 

He  hides  a  smiling  face. 
4  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err. 

And  scan  His  work  in  vain; 
God  is  His  own  interpreter. 

And  Ho  will  make  it  plain. 


10  O  WISDOM    OF    I'ROVIDENCE.  L.  M. 

1  WAIT,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will ! 
Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still! 
Nor  let  a  murmuring  thought  arise; 
His  providence  and  ways  are  wise. 


PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 

2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells. 
Performs  His  work,  the  cause  conceals; 
But  though  His  methods  are  unknown, 
Judgment  and  truth  support  His  throne. 

8  In  heaven,  and  earth,  and  air,  and  seas. 
He  executes  His  firm  decrees ; 
And  by  His  saints  it  stands  confessed 
That  what  He  does  is  ever  best. 

4  Wait  then,  my  soul,  submissive  wait. 
Prostrate  before  His  awful  seat ; 
And  'midst  the  terrors  of  His  rod, 
Trust  in  a  Avise  and  gracious  God. 


106  THE  LORD  WILL  PROVIDE.        lOs.  and  11 9. 

1  THOUGH  troubles  assail,  and  dangers  affriglit ; 
Though  friends  should  all  fail,  and  foes  all  unite : 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us,  whatever  betide; 
The  scripture  assures  us,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

i.  No  strength  of  our  own,  or  goodness,  we  claim; 
Yet,  since   we  have  known  the  Saviour's  great 

name, 
In  this  our  strong  tower  for  safety  we  hide : 
The  Lord  is  our  power,  the  Lord  w  ill  provide. 

3  When  life  sinks  apace,  and  death  is  in  view, 
This  word  of  His  grace  shall  comfort  us  through  : 
No  fearing  or  doubting,  with  Christ  on  our  side  I 
We  hope  to  die  shouting,  the  Lord  will  provide. 
83 


MAN'S  RUIN 

10  /  CONFIDENCE  IN  DIVINE  PROVIDENCE.  L.  M 

1  O  LORD,  Thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope, 

The  highest  orb  of  heaven  transcends 
Thy  sacred  truth's  unmeasured  scope, 
Beyond  the  spreading  sky  exteiida. 

2  Since  of  Thy  goodness  all  partake, 

With  what  assurance  should  the  just 

Thy  sheltering  wings  their  refuge  make, 

And  saints  to  Tliy  protection  trust  1 

S  Such  guests  shall  to  Thy  courts  be  led, 
To  banquet  on  Thy  love's  repast; 
And  drink,  as  from  a  fountain  head, 
Of  joys  that  shall  for  ever  last. 

4  With  Thee  the  springs  o^  life  remain ; 
Thy  presence  is  eternal  day : 
Oh!  let  Thy  grace  Thy  saints  sustain; 
To  upright  hearts  Thy  truth  display 


108  INABILITY  OF  SINNERS.  C.   JSI. 

1  SIN,  like  a  venomous  disease, 

Infects  our  vital  blood ; 
The  only  help  is  sovereign  grace, 
Tlie  sole  physician,  God, 

2  Our  beauty  and  our  strength  arc  fled. 

And  we  draw  near  to  death ; 
But  Christ,  the  Lord,  recalls  the  dead, 
With  His  almighty  breath. 


THE   GOSPEL. 

3  Madness,  by  nature,  reigns  -within ;  ^XX 

The  passions  burn  and  rage ; 
Till  God's  own  Son,  with  skill  divine, 
The  inward  fire  assauge. 

4  We  lick  the  dust,  -we  grasp  the  ■wind, 

And  solid  good  despise : 

Such  is  the  folly  of  the  mind, 

Till  Jesus  makes  us  -wise. 


109  THE   GOSPEL   OF   CHRIST.  L.  M. 

1  GOD  in  the  gospel  of  His  Sod, 
Makes  His  eternal  counsels  known; 
'Tis  here  His  richest  mercy  shines, 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 

2  Here  sinners  of  a  humble  frame 

May  taste  His  grace  and  learn  His  name; 
'Tis  writ  in  characters  of  blood, 
Severely  just,  immensely  good. 

3  Here  Jesus,  in  ten  thousand  -ways, 
His  soul-attracting  charms  displays; 
Recounts  His  poverty  and  pains, 
And  tells  His  love  in  melting  strains. 

4  May  this  blessed  volume  ever  lie 
Close  to  my  heart,  and  near  mine  eye; 
Till  life's  last  hour  my  soul  engage, 
And  be  my  chosen  heritage. 

86 


THE   GOSPEL. 

110         THE   POWER   OF   GOD   TO   SALVATION.  *^  if. 

1  WHAT  shall  the  dying  sinner  do, 
That  seeks  relief  for  all  his  wo  ? 
Where  shall  the  guilty  conscience  find 
Ease  for  the  torment  of  the  mind  ? 

2  How  shall  we  get  our  crimes  forgiven, 
Or  form  our  nature  fit  for  heaven? 
Can  souls,  all  o'er  defiled  with  sin, 

Make  their  own  powers  and  passions  clean? 

3  In  vain  we  search,  in  vain  we  try, 
Till  Jesus  brings  His  gospel  nigh; 
'Tis  there  that  power  and  glory  dwell, 
Tliat  save  rebellious  souls  from  hell. 

4  Tins  is  the  pillar  of  our  hope, 
That  bears  our  fainting  spirits  up; 
We  read  the  grace,  we  trust  the  word, 
And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord. 


Ill  SALVATION.  C.  M. 

1  SALVATION !  O  melodious  sound. 

To  wretched  dying  men ! 
Salvation,  that  from  God  proceeds, 
And  leads  to  God  again. 

2  Rescued  from  hell's  eternal  gloom. 

From  fiends,  and  fires,  and  chains; 
Raised  to  a  paradise  of  bliss. 
Where  love  triumphant  reigns  1 
M 


THE    GOSPEL. 

8  But  may  a  poor  bewildered  soul. 
Sinful  and  weak  as  mine, 
Presume  to  raise  a  trembling  eye 
To  blessings  so  divine  ? 

4  The  lustre  of  so  bright  a  bliss. 

My  feeble  heart  o'erbears; 
And  unbelief  almost  perverts 
The  promise  into  fears. 

5  My  Saviour  God,  no  voice  but  Thine, 

These  dying  hopes  can  raise ; 
Speak  Tliy  salvation  to  my  soul, 
And  turn  my  prayer  to  praise. 


113  FRKE   GRACE   TO    SINNERS.  12s. 

1  THE  voice  of  free  grace  cries,  "Escape  to  the 

mountain, 
For  all  that  believe,  Christ  has  opened  a  fountain. 
For  sin,  and  uncleanness,  and  every  transgression, 
His  blood  flows  so  freely  in  streams  of  salvation." 

CHORUS. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  who  has  bought  us  a  pardon. 
We  '11  praise  Him  again,  when  we  pass  over  Jordan. 

2  Ye  souls  that  are  wounded,  to  the  Saviour  repair, 
Now  He  calls  you  in  mercy,  and  can  you  forbear? 
Though  your  sins  are  increased  as  high  as  a  moun- 
tain. 

His  blood  can  remove  them,  it  streams  from  thia 
fountain. 

87 


THE   GOSPEL. 

S  Now  Jesus,  our  King,  reigns  triumphantly  glori- 
ous; 

O'er  sin,  death  and  hell,  He  is  more  than  victo- 
rions: 

With  shouting  proclaim  it,  Oh!  trust  in  His 
passion, 

He  saves  us  most  freely;  0  glorious  salvation! 

4  Our  Jesus  proclaims  His  name,  all  victorious, 
He  reigns  over  all,  and  His  kingdom  is  glorious. 
To  Jesus  we'll  join  with  the  great  congregation, 
And  triumph,  aaoribing  to  Him  our  salvation. 


1*13       THE  wonn  OF  god  most  excellent.        S.  M, 

1  BEHOLD,  the  morning  sun 
Begins  his  glOrious  way; 

His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes, 
It  spreads  diviner  light, 

It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight, 

3  How  perfect  is  Tliy  word ! 
And  all  Thj'  judgments  just; 

For  ever  sure  Thy  promise,  Lord 
And  men  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 
Are  Thy  directions  given! 

Oh  !    may  I  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path  to  heaven! 
88 


INVITING. 

114:  SALVATION    BY    CHRIST.  L  M. 

1  SALVATION  is  for  ever  nigh, 

Tlie  souls  tliat  fear  and  trust  the  Lord; 
And  grace,  descending  from  on  high. 
Fresh  hopes  of  glory  &hall  afford. 

2  Jilercy  and  truth  on  earth  are  met, 

Since  Christ  tlie  Lord  came  down  from  heaven; 
By  Hid  obedience  so  complete. 

Justice  is  pleased,  and  peace  is  given. 

3  Now  truth  and  honour  shall  abound, 

Religion  dwell  on  earth  again; 
And  heavenly  influence  bless  the  ground, 
In  our  Redeemer's  gentle  reign. 

4  His  righteousness  is  gone  before, 

To  give  us  free  access  to  God; 
Our  wandering  feet  shall  stray  no  more. 
But  mark  His  steps,  and  keep  the  road. 


llO  SINNERS  INVITKD  TO  CHRIST.    8s.,  Ts.  and  43. 

1  COME,  ye  w^ry,  heavy  laden, 

Lost  and  ruined  by  the  fall ; 
If  3'ou  tarry  till  you  're  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all; 

Not  the  righteous; 
Sinners,  Jesus  came  to  call. 

2  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream : 
*     89 


INVITING. 

All  the  fitness  He  requirelh, 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  Him ; 

This  He  c;ives  j'ou ; 
'T  is  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

3  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo !    j'our  Maker  prostrate  lies ! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  Him; 
Hear  Him  cry  before  He  dies, 

"  It  is  finished  !" 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

4  Lo  !  th'  incarnate  God  ascended, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  His  blood  ; 
Venture  on  Him,  venture  wholly 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude: 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 


116      ■     THE   FOUNTAIN    OF   LIVING   WATERS.  C.  M. 

1  OH !  what  amazing  words  of  grace 

Are  in  the  gospel  found! 
Suited  to  every  sinner's  case, 
Wlio  knows  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Come,  then,  with  all  3-our  wants  and  wounda, 

Your  ever}'  burden  bring; 
Here  love,  eternal  love,  abounds, 
A  deep  celestial  spring. 
90     . 


INVITING. 

S  This  spring  with  living  vrater  flows, 
And  living  joy  imparts; 
Come,  thirsty  souls,  your  wants  disclose, 
And  drink  with  thankful  hearts. 


117  CHRIST    KNOCKING    AT   THE   DOOR.  L.  M. 

1  BEHOLD  a  stranger  at  the  door! 

He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before. 
Hath  waited  long,  is  waiting  still; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  O  lovely  attitude!  He  stands 

"With  melting  heart  and  loaded  hands; 
O  matchless  kindness!  and  He  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  His  foes! 

8  Rise,  touched  witli  gratitude  divine, 
Turn  out  His  enemy  and  tliiue. 
That  soul  destroying  monster,  sin, 
And  let  the  heavenly  stranger  in. 

4  Admit  Him,  ere  His  anger  burn, 
His  feet  departed  ne'er  return; 
Admit  Him,  or  the  hour  's  at  hand, 
You'll  at  His  door  rejected  stand. 

118  THE.  STRIVING  OF  TEE  SPIRIT.  L.  M. 

1  SAY,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within, 
Oft  whispered  to  thy  secret  soul, 
Urged  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin. 
And  yield  thy  heart  to  God's  control  ? 
91 


INVITING. 

2  Hath  something  met  tliee  in  the  path 

Of  worldliness  and  vanity, 
And  pointed  to  the  coming  wrath, 

And  warned  thoe  from  that  wrath  to  flee? 

3  Sinner,  it  was  a  lieavenly  voice, 

It  was  the  Spirit's  gracious  call, 
It  bade  thee  make  the  better  choice, 
And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all. 

4  Spiiri.i  not  tlie  call  to  life  and  light; 

Regard  in  time  the  waiming  kind: 
That  call  tliou  may'st  not  always  slight, 
And  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  find. 


110        THE   WANDERER    INVITED    TO    RETURN.         L.  M. 

1  RETURN,  0  wanderer,  return, 

And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face: 

Tliose  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn, 

Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  0  wanderer,  return. 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart; 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern. 

His  hand  shall  heal  thine  inward  smart. 

8  Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live; 
Go  to  His  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 


ALARMING. 

Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear; 

*Ti8  God  who  says,  "No  longer  mourn," 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 


120         ^  "SINXEK,  COME."  S.   M. 

1  THE  Spirit  in  our  hearts 

Is  whispering,  Sinner,  come! 
The  bride,  the  Church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  His  children,  come! 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 
To  all  about  him,  Come! 

Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness. 
To  Christ,  the  Fountain,  come! 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 
0,  let  him  freely  come, 

And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life! 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo!  Jesus,  who  invites, 
Declares,  "I  quickly  come!" 

Lord,  even  so!  I  wait  Thy  hour: 
\  ■*       Jesus,  my  Saviour,  come! 


121  TO-DAY  THE  SEASON  OF  MERCY.  Vs. 

1  HASTEN,  sinner,  to  be  wise; 
i:  Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun: 

Wisdom,  if  you  still  despise, 
Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 
93 


ALARMING. 

2  Hasten,  mercy  to  implore ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er, 
Ere  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 

8  Hasten,  sinner,  to  return ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun: 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn, 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blessed  ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun : 
Lest  perdition  thee  arrest, 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 


122  THE    DANGER   OF   SINNERS.  S.  V 

1  DESTRUCTION'S  dangerous  road, 
"What  multitudes  pursue! 

"While  that,  which  leads  the  soul  to  God, 
Is  known  or  sought  by  few. 

2  Believers  enter  in 

By  Christ,  the  living  door; 
But  they,  who  will  not  leave  their  sin, 
Must  perish  evermore. 

3  Obey  the  gospel  call, 
And  enter  while  you  may, 

The  flock  of  Christ  remains  still  small, 
And  none  are  safe,  but  they. 


ALARMING. 

4  Lord,  open  sinners'  eyes, 

Their  awful  state  to  see; 
And  make  them,  ere  the  storm  arise, 

To  Thee  for  safety  flee.  , 


123  THE  VALUE  OF  THE  SOUL.  C.  ^1 

1  WHAT  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price 

The  whole  creation  round  ? 
That  which  was  lost  in  Paradise, 
That  which  in  Christ  is  found : 

2  The  soul  of  man,  Jehovah's  breath, 

That  keeps  two  worlds  at  strife  ; 
Hell  moves  beneath  to  work  its  death  ; 
Heaven  stoops  to  give  it  life. 

3  And  is  this  treasure  borne  below, 

In  earthen  vessels  frail  ? 
Can  none  its  utmost  value  know, 
Till  flesh  and  spirit  fail? 

4  Then  let  us  gather  round  the  cross. 

That  knowledge  to  obtain ; 
Not  by  the  soul's  eternal  loss, 
But  everlasting  gain. 


±2 A:  I'IFE    THE    ONLY    ACCEPTED    TIME.  L.   JkL 

1  WHILE  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 
Mercy  is  found  and  peace  is  given; 
But  soon,  ah  soon!  th'  approaching  night 
Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 
95 


ALARMING. 

2  While  God  invites,  how  blessed  the  day! 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound! 
"Come,  sinners,  haste,  oh!  haste  away. 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  He 's  found. 

3  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair, 

No  Sabbath's  heavenly  light  shall  rise; 
No  God  regard  j'^our  bitter  praj-er. 
Nor  Saviour  call  you  to  the  sldei." 


1.20  THE    SINXKR    EXHORTED.  L.  M 

1  SINNER,  oh  why  so  thoughtless  grown? 

Why  in  such  fearful  liaste  to  die  ? 
Why  speed  thy  flight  to. worlds  unknown 
Regardless  of  thy  destiny  ? 

2  Wilt  thou  defy  the  wrath  of  God, 

Led  on  by  sin's  delusive  dreams  ? 
Madlj-  despise  the  Saviour's  blood, 
And  force  tliy  passage  to  the  flames  ? 

3  Sinner,  0  lift  thy  thoughts  above, 

And  hear  the  Lord  of  life  unfold 
The  glories  of  His  dying  love — 
For  ever  telling,  yet  untold  I 


120  THE    TWO    WAYS.  L.  M. 

1  BROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death. 
And  thousands  walk  togetlier  there; 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 
"With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 
H 


REPENTANCE. 

2  "Deny  thyself,  and  take  tliy  cross," 

Is  the  Redeemer's  greut  coniinand: 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land, 

3  The  fearful  soul  thivt  tires  and  faints, 

And  walks  the  waj-s  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteemed  almost  a  saint. 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain; 

Create  my  heart  entirely  new; 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain, 
"Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 


][27  ■'^LL  THINGS  BUT  LOSS  FOR  CHRIST.  L.  M. 

1  NO  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 

Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done ; 
I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before. 
To  trust  the  merits  of  Thy  Son, 

2  Now,  for  the  love  I  bear  His  name, 

What  was  mj-  gain,  I  count  my  loss; 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  His  cross. 

3  Yes;    and  I  must  and  will  esteem 

All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake : 
Oh  !  may  my  soul  be  found  in  Him, 
And  of  His  righteousness  partake  I 
6  07 


REPENTANCH 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 

Dares  not  appear  before  Thj*-  throne; 
But  faith  can  answer  Thy  demands, 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 


128  PEAYEU   FOR   REPENTANCE.  S.  51. 

1  IS  this  the  kind  return, 

Are  these  the  thanks  we  owe; 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love, 

Whence  all  our  blessings  flow? 

2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame. 
Hath  sin  reduced  our  mind! 

"What  strange  rebellious  wretches  we, 
And  God  as  strangely  kind! 

8  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God,  .-X 

And  mould  our  souls  afresh ; 
Break,  sovereign  grace,  these  hearts  of  stone. 

And  give  us  hearts  of  flesl^. 

4  Let  base  ingratitude 

Provoke  our  weeping  eyes; 
And  hourly,  as  new  mercies  fall. 

Let  hourly  thanks  arise. 


1.2Q  FAITH    IX    CHRIST    FOR    PARDON.  C.   M 

1  HOW  sad  our  state  by  natui-e  is! 
Our  sin,  how  deep  it  stains! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  mind. 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 


REPENTANCE. 

2  But  there 's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace 
Sounds  from  the  sacred  -word; 
Ho!  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 
And  trust  upon  the  Lord. 

8  My  soul  obeys  th'  ahnighty  call, 
And  runs  to  this  relief; 
I  would  believe  Thy  promise,  Lord, 
Ohl  help  mine  unbelief. 

4  To  the  dear  fountain  of  Thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

5  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

On  Thy  kind  arms  I  fall: 
Be  Thou  my  Strength  and  Righteousness, 
My  Jesus,  and  my  All! 


130  PENITENT   ENTREATY.  8S.  and  Ts. 

1  JESUS,  full  of  all  compassion. 

Hear  Thy  humble  suppliant's  cry; 
Let  me  know  Thy  great  salvation. 
See,  I  languish,  faint,  and  die. 

2  Guilty,  but  with  he^rt  relenting. 

Overwhelmed  with  helpless  grief. 
Prostrate  at  Thy  feet  repenting. 
Send,  Oh!  send  me  quick  relief! 
.99 


REPENTANCR 

3  "Whither  should  a  wretch  be  flying, 

But  to  Him  who  comfort  gives! 
Whither,  from  the  dread  of  djnng, 
But  to  Him  who  ever  lives  ? 

4  Saved!  the  deed  shall  spread  new  glorj 

Through  the  shining  realms  above; 
Angels  sing  the  pleasing  story, 
All  enraptured  with  Thy  love. 


131        TOE   NECESSITY    OF   RENEWING    GRACE.  C.  M 

1  CAN  aught  beneath  a  power  divine, 

The  stubborn  will  subdue? 
'Tis  Thine,  almighty  Saviour,  Thino 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

2  *T  is  Thine  the  passions  to  recall. 

And  upwards  bid  them  rise; 

And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 

From  reason's  darkened  eyes; 

3  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live; 
A  beam  of  heaven,  a  vital  ray, 
'Tis  Thine  alone  to  give. 

4  Oh !  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ouri 

And  give  them  life  divine! 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  Thine. 
108 


REPENTANCE. 

132  THE  CONTUITE  HEART.  C.  M. 

1  0  TnOU,  wliose  tender  inercy  hears 

Conlriiioii's  humble  sigh ; 
"Whose  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye. 

2  See,  low  before  Thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wanderer  mourn ; 
Hast  Thou  not  bid  me  seek  Th}-  face  ? 
Hast  Thou  not  said  "  Return  ?" 

S  And  sliall  my  guilty  fears  prevail 
To  drive  me  from  Thy  feet? 
Oh !    let  not  this  dear  refuge  fail, 
This  only  safe  retreat ! 

4  Oh !  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 
"With  beams  of  mercy  shine  ! 
And  let  Thine  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joj^s  divine. 


133  HELP   XnOU   MINE    UXBELIEF.  C.  M. 

1  "V^'HERE  shall  a  wretched  sinner  flee, 

To  ease  his  wounded  soul! 
The  Saviour  cries.  Believe  in  Me, 
And  I  will  make  thee  whole. 

2  Believe  in  Thee,  my  dearest  Lord, 

Oh!  help  mine  unbelief, 
All  needful  grace  do  Thou  afford. 
And  send  me  quick  relief. 
101 


REPENTANCE. 

3  Sprinkled  with  Thine  atoning  blood, 
Let  me  at  length  appear 
Before  the  awful  bar  of  God, 
And  find  acceptance  there. 


134  SURRENDER    AT    THE    CROSS.  C.  M. 

1  ALAS!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 

And  did  my  Sovereign  die? 
Did  He  devote  that  sacred  head, 
For  such  a  worm  as  I? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done. 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree? 
Amazing  pity!  grace  unknown 
And  love  beyond  degree. 

3  Well  might  tlie  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in; 
When  Clirist,  the  Prince  of  Glory,  died. 
For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face. 

While  His  dear  cross  appears, 
Dissolve  my  lieart  in  thankfulness. 
And  melt  ni}-  eyes  to  tears. 

6  But  floods  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 
'T  is  all  that  I  can  do. 
102 


REPENTANCE. 

130  A  8INNER  SUBMITTING  TO  GOD.  L.  M. 

1  WEARY  of  struggling  with  my  pain, 
Hopeless  to  burst  this  sinful  chain, 
Ai  length  I  give  the  contest  o'ier, 
And  seek  to  free  myself  no  more. 

2  From  my  own  %vorks  at  last  I  cease, 
God,  that  creates,  must  seal  my  peace; 
Fruitless  my  toil,  and  vain  my  care. 
Unless  Th}'  sovereign  grace  I  share. 

3  Lord,  I  despair  myself  to  lieal; 
1  see  my  sin,  but  do  not  feel; 
Nor  shall  I,  till  Thy  Spirit  blow, 
And  bid  th*  obedient  waters  flow. 

4  'Tis  Tliine  a  heart  of  flesh  to  give, 
Thy  gifts  I  only  can  receive: 
Here  then  to  Thee  I  all  resign. 

To  draw,  redeem,  and  seal,  is  Thine. 


136  THE    SURRENDER.  8s.,  ^8.  and  4S. 

1  "WELCOME,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer, 
Welcome  to  this  heart  of  mine: 
Lord,  I  make  a  full  surrender, 

Every  power  and  thought  be  Thine, 

Thine  entirely', 
Through  eternal  ages  Thine. 

Z  Known  to  all  to  be  Thy  mansion. 
Earth  and  hell  will  disappear; 
103 


REPENTANCa 

Or  in  vain  attempt  possession, 
When  they  find  the  Lord  is  near; 

Shout  0  Zion! 
Shout,  ye  saints,  the  Lord  is  here! 


13/  IIOLT    MOURNING    FOR   SIN.  S.  M. 

1  DID  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep? 
And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry? 

Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears. 
Angels  with  wonder  see! 

Be  thou  astonished,  0  my  soul. 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

8  He  wept,  that  we  might  weep; 

Each  sin  demands  a  tear: 
In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 

And  there 's  no  weeping  there. 


138        A  PENITENT  PLEADING   FOR  PARDO.V.  L.  M 

1  SHOW  pity.  Lord!   0  Lord!  forgive; 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live; 

Are  not  Thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  Thee? 

2  Oh  !  wash  my  souj  from  every  sin, 

.  And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean : 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  my  eyeac 
10^ 


REPENTANCE. 

3  My  lip3  with  shame  my  sins  coufess. 
Against  Thy  law,  against  Tliy  grace: 
Lord,  should  Thy  judgment  grow  severe, 
1  am  condemned,  but  Tliou  art  clear. 

4  Yet  save  a  trembling  simior.  Lord, 
Wiiose  hope  elill  hovering  round  Thy  word, 
"Would  light  on  some  sweei  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 


139      OnUaSAL  AND  ACTVAL  SIN-  CONFESSED.        L.  ^L 

1  GREAT  God.  create  my  heart  anew, 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true: 
Oh!  make  me  wise  betimes,  to  see 
My  danger  and  my  remedy. 

2  Behold!  I  fall  before  Thy  face; 
My  only  refuge  is  Thy  grace; 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean; 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within, 

3  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast; 
Nor  hyssop  branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest ; 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

4  Jesus,  my  God,  Tliy  blood  alone 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone: 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow ; 
Ifo  Jewish  tyi>es  could  cleanse  me  bo. 
5«  106 


REPENTANCE. 

140  THE  PENITENT  RESTOTIED.  L.  M. 

1  A  BROKEN  heart,  m}^  God,  my  King 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring: 

The  God  of  grace  Avill  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

2  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  Thy  dreadful  sentence  just: 
Look  down,  0  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

S  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  Tliy  ways: 
Sinners  shall  learn  Thy  sovereign  grace; 
I'll  lead  tlu-m  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pardoning  God. 

4  Oh !  may  Thy  love  inspire  mj^  tongue ; 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song; 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 


I4rl  LOUD    REMEMBER   ME.  C      M 

1  0  THOU,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 

I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me! 

2  When  on  my  guilty,  burdened  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavil}-, 
My  pardon  speak,  new  peace  impart, 
In  love,  remember  me ! 
U>6 


REPENTANCE. 

8  Temptations  sore  obstruct  my  way, 
AuJ  ills  1  cannot  flee; 
Oh!  give  me  strength,  Lord,  as  my  day, 
And  still  remember  me! 


142  <»rLY  JESUS.  L.  M. 

1  WHEN,  gracious  Lord,  when  shall  it  be, 
That  I  shall  find  my  all  in  Thee? 

The  fulness  of  Thy  promise  prove, 
The  seal  of  Thine  eternal  love? 

2  Thee,  only  Thee,  I  fain  would  find. 
And  cast  the  world  and  flesh  behind; 
Thou,  only  Thou,  to  me  be  given. 

Of  all  Thou  hast  in  earth  or  heaven. 

3  Ah,  wherefore  did  I  ever  doubt! 
Thou  wilt  in  no  wise  cast  me  out; 
A  helpless  soul  that  conies  to  Thee, 
With  only  sin  and  misery. 

4  Lord,  I  am  blind,  be  Thou  my  sight: 
Lord,  I  am  weak,  be  Thou  my  might: 
A  helper  of  the  helpless  be. 

And  let  me  find  ni}-  all  in  Thee. 


143  JOY  OVER  THE  PENITENT.  L.    M. 

1  WHO  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise 
Through  all  the  courts  of  paradise, 
To  see  a  prodigal  return, 
To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born! 
107 


CONVERSIOBT. 

2  "With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  His  eternal  love: 
The  Son  with  joy  looks  down,  and  sees 
The  purchase  of  His  agonies. 

8  The  Spirit  takes  delight,  to  view 
Tlie  holy  soul  He  formed  anew; 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 


14:4  RENOUNCING    THE    WORLD.  L.  M^ 

1  I  SEXD  the  joys  of  earth  away, 

Awuy,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind! 
False  as  the  smooth,  deceitful  sea. 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Lord!  I  adore  Thy  matchless  grace, 

That  warned  me  of  that  dark  abyss: 
That  drew  me  from  those  tr«aclierous  seas. 
And  bade  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

S  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above, 

I  stretch  my  hands  and  lift  mine  e^^es; 
Oh  I  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies. 

4  Tliere,  from  the  bosom  of  mj'  God, 
Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll; 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode, 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  boiU. 
108 


CONVERSION. 

14:0  LORD,  REMEMBER  ME.  C.  M. 

1  JESUS,  Thou  art  the  sinner's  Friend; 

As  such  I  h)ok  to  Tlice, 
Now,  in  the  fulness  of  Thy  love, 

0  Lord,  rememher  rue. 

2  Remember  Th}'  pure  word  of  grace. 

Remember  Calvar^^; 
Remember  all  Thy  dying  groans. 
And,  then,  remember  me. 

3  Thou  wondrous  Advocate  with  God, 

1  yield  myself  to  Thee; 

While  Thou  art  sitting  on  Thy  throne. 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  Lord,  I  am  guilty,  I  am  vile, 

But  Thy  salvation  's  free  ; 
Tlien,  in  Thine  all-abounding  grace, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 


146  SLBDUED    BY    THE    CROSS.  C.  M. 

1  I  SAW  one  hanging  on  a  tree, 

In  agonies  and  blood ; 
He  fixed  His  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  His  cross  I  stood. 

2  Oh !  never  till  my  latest  breath, 

Shall  I  forget  that  look  ; 
It  seemed  to  charge  me  with  His  death 
Though  not  a  word  He  spoke. 
109 


CONVERSION. 

8  My  conscience  felt  and  owned  the  guilt, 
It  plunged  me  in  despair; 
I  saw,  ni}^  sins  His  blood  had  spilled, 
And  helped  to  nail  Him  there. 

4  A  second  look  He  gave,  that  said, 
*'I  freely  all  forgive; 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid, 
I  die  that  thou  mayest  live." 


147  srBMissiox.  H.  M. 

1  COME,  my  Redeemer,  come, 

And  deign  to  dwell  with  me, 
Come,  and  Thy  right  assume. 

And  bid  Thy  rivals  flee: 
Come  my  Redeemer,  quickh'  come, 
And  make  my  heart  Thy  lasting  home. 

2  Exert  Thy  mighty  poAver, 

And  banish  all  my  sin; 
In  this  auspicious  hour. 

Bring  all  Thj^  graces  in; 
Come,  my  Redeemer,  quickly  come, 
And  make  my  heart  Thy  lasting  home. 

3  Rule  Thou  in  every  thought 

And  passion  of  my  soul, 
Till  all  my  powers  are  brought 
Beneath  Thy  full  control: 
Come,  my  Redeemer,  quickly  come. 
And  make  my  heart  Thy  lasting  home. 
U9 


CONVERSION.  .^* 

4  Then  shall  my  days  be  Thine, 
And  all  my  heart  be  love, 
And  joy  and  peace  be  mine. 
Such  as  are  known  above : 
Come,  my  Redeemer,  quickly  come, 
And  make  my  heart  Thy  lasting  home. 


148  A   MIRACLE    OF   GRACE.  8s.  and  li. 

1  HAIL,  my  ever  blessed  Jesus, 

Only  Thee  I  wish  to  sing; 
To  my  soul  Thy  name  is  precious. 
Thou  my  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

2  Oh!  what  mercy  flows  from  heaven, 

Ohl  what  joy  and  happiuessl 
Love  I  much?  I've  much  forgiven, 

I  'm  a  miracle  of  grace.  -_^  * 

8  Once,  with  Adam's  race  in  ruin, 
Unconcerned  in  sin  I  Liy ; 
Swift  destruction  still  pursuing, 
Till  my  Saviour  passed  that  way. 

4  Witness,  all  ye  hosts  of-  heaven, 
My  Redeemer's  tenderness  I 
Love  I  much?  I've  much  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 


X49  CHOOSING    THE    RIGHT    HKRITAGK.  ^i. 

1  PEOPLE  of  the  living  God! 

I  have  sought  the  world  around, 
111 


CONVERSION. 

Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod, 

Peace  and  comfort  no  where  found; 

Now  to  you  my  spirit  turns, 
Turns,  a  fugitive  unblessed ; 

Brethren,  where  3'our  altar  burns. 
Oh!  receive  me  into  rest. 

Lonely  I  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave; 
"Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home, 

Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave: 
Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore, 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine; 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more, 

Every  idol  I  resign. 


loO     FOaSAKIXG  ALL,  TO  FOLLOW  CHRIST.    8s.  and  7* 

1  JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 

All  to  leave,  and  follow  Thee; 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou  from  hence  my  All  shall  be. 
Perish,  every  fond  ambition. 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition! 

God,  and  heaven,  are  still  my  own. 

2  Let  the  world  despise,  and  leave  me; 

Tliey  have  left  my  Saviour  too; 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me. 
Thou  art  not  like  them  untrue; 
112 


CONVERSION. 

And  whilst  Tliou  sbalt  smile  upon  me,     -  r 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  disown  me, 

Show  Thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 
3  Soul,  then  know  thy  full  salvation; 

Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station. 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 
Tliink  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee; 

Think  what  Father's  smiles  are  thine; 
Think  what  Jesus  died  to  win  thee; 

Child  of  heaven,  canst  thou  repine? 

151  ^'<^T  ASHA^fED  OF  JESUS.  L.  M. 

1  JESUS!  and  shall  it  ever  be, 

A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee ! 
Ashamed  of  Thee,  whom  angels  praise. 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days. 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  that  dear  friend. 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend! 
No!  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  Ilis  name. 

S  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  yes  I  may 
When  I  've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fear  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

4  Till  then,  nor  is  my  boasting  vain, 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain ! 
And  Oh !  may  this  my  glory  be. 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me  I 
113 


CONVERSION; 

l03  NONE    BUT    CHRIST.  L.  M. 

1  THOU"  only  Sovereign  of  my  lieart. 

My  Refuge,  my  almighty  Friend: 
And  can  my  soul  from  Thee  depart. 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend  ? 

2  Whither,  ah!  whither  shall  I  go, 

A  wretched  wanderer  from  my  Lord  ? 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  woe. 
One  glimpse  of  liappiness  afford? 

8  Thy  name  my  inmost  powers  adore ; 
Thou  art  my  Life,  my  Joy,  my  Care ; 
Depart  from  Thee!  'tis  death,  'tis  more, 
'Tis  endless  ruin,  deep  despair! 

4  Low  at  Thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie, 

Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine  ; 
Still  let  me  live  beneath  Thine  eye, 
For  life,  eternal  life,  is  Tlune. 


l03  THE    JOY    OF    CON  VERSION,  C.  M. 

1  WHEN  God  revealed  His  gracious  name, 

And  changed  my  mournful  state. 
My  rapture  seemed  a  pleasing  dream. 
The  grace  appeared  so  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change. 

And  did  Thy  hand  confess; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains. 
And  sung  surprising  grace, 
lU 


CHRISTIAN    CHARACTER. 

8  "Great  is  tlie  work,"  my  neighbours  cried, 
And  owned  the  power  divine; 
"  Great  is  the  work,"  my  heart  replied, 
"And  be  the  glory  Thine." 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies, 
Can  give  us  day  for  night; 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  rivers  of  delight. 


154:  ONE  WITH  CHRIST.  L,  M. 

1  'TWIXT  Jesus  and  the  chobcn  race, 
Subsists  a  bond  of  sovereign  grace. 
That  hell,  with  its  infernal  train, 
Shall  ne'er  dissolve,  nor  rend  in  twain. 

2  Hail,  sacred  union,  firm  and  strong! 

How  great  the  grace  !  how  sweet  the  song! 
That  worms  of  earth  should  ever  be 
One  with  incarnate  Deity  : 

3  One  in  the  tomb,  one  wlion  He  rose, 
One  When  He  triumphed  o'er  His  foes; 
One  when  in  heaven  He  took  His  seat, 

•     While  seraphs  sung  all  hell's  defeat. 

4  Tliis  sacred  tie  forbids  their  fears, 
For  all  He  is,  or  has,  is  theirs ; 

With  Him  their  Head,  they  stand  or  full, 
Their  Life,  their  Surety,  and  their  AIL 
115 


SAVED  BY   GRACE. 

150  SAI.NT9   AND    SINNERS.  S.  M. 

1  THE  man  is  ever  Llefsed 
Who  shuns  the  sinners'  waj-s, 

Amidst  their  councils  never  stands, 
Nor  takes  the  scorner's  place : 

2  But  makes  the  law  of  God 
His  study  and  deliglit, 

Tliroughout  the  labours  of  the  day, 
And  watches  of  the  night. 

8  He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive. 

With  waters  near  the  root: 
Fresh  as  the  leaf  his  name  shall  live; 

His  works  are  heavenlj'  fruit. 

4  Not  so  the  ungodi}''  race, 

They  no  snch  blessings  find; 
Their  hopes  shall  flee  lil:e  (.inpty  chaff 

Before  the  drivin'r  wind. 


156  SALVATION-    BY    GHACE.  S.   M. 

1  GRACE!  'tis  a  charming  sound; 
Plarmonious  to  the  ear! 

Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound. 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  conti'ived  the  v,'iiy, 
To  save  rebellious  n)an; 

And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 


SAVED  BY  GRACE. 

8  Grace  led  rny  roving  feet  "  CiX 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 

"While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone. 

And  well  deserves  the  praise. 


157  TRIUMPHS    OF    GRACE.  C.   3L 


That  saved  a  wretch  like  me! 
I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 
"Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

2  'T  was  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  relieved ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear. 
The  hour  I  first  believed  ! 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils  and  snares, 

I  have  already  come ; 
'Tis  grace  has  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  The  Lord  has  promised  good  to  me, 

His  word  my  hope  secures ; 
He  will  my  Shield  and  Portion  be,    • 
A»  loug  as  life  endures. 
117 


SAVED  BY  GRACE. 

158  MINE   AND   THINK.  C.  M. 

1  ALL  that  I  was — ruy  sin,  my  guilt. 

My  death  was  all  my  own; 
All  that  I  am,  I  owe  to  Thee 
My  gracious  God  alone. 

2  Tlie  evil  of  my  former  state 

Was  mine  and  only  mine; 
The  good  in  which  I  now  rejoice 
Is  Thine  and  only  Thine. 

S  The  darkness  of  my  former  state, 
The  bondage  all  was  mine ; 
The  light  of  life  in  which  I  walk, 
The  liberty  is  Thine. 

4  All  that  I  am,  e'en  here  on  earth, 
All  that  I  hope  to  be, 
"When  Jesus  comes  and  glory  dawns, 
I  owe  it,  Lord,  to  Thee. 


159  RELIANCE   ON    GOD.  S.  M. 

1  HEIRS  of  unending  life, 
"While  yet  we  sojourn  here,   ' 

O  let  us  our  salvation  work 
With  trembling  and  with  fear. 

2  God  will  support  our  hearts 
With  might  before  unknown; 

The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours. 
The  strength  is  all  His  own. 
118 


CHILDREN  OF  GOD. 

8  'Tis  He  tliat  works  to  will, 
'Tis  He  that  works  to  do ; 
.  His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too! 


•^ 


160  THE    SONS   OF   GOD.  S.  M. 

1  BEHOLD  what  wondrous  grace 
The  Father  has  bestowed 

On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God! 

2  *Tis  no  surprising  thing. 
That  we  should  be  unknown ; 

The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  King, 
God's  everlasting  Sou. 

3  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 
How  great  we  must  be  made ; 

But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  there 
"We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

4  A  hope  so  much  divine 
May  trials  well  endure  ; 

May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin. 
As  Christ  the  Lord  is  pure. 

16  X  THE  LORD  0T;R  RIGHTEOUSNESS.  L.  M. 

1  LORD,  Thy  imputed  righteousness, 
My  beauty  is,  my  glorious  dress ; 
'Midst  flaming  worlds  in  this  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 
119 


JUSTIFIED. 

2  "When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise. 
To  take  my  mansion  in  the  skies; 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, 
"Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me." 

8  Bold  shall  1  stand  in  that  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay  ? 
While  thi'ough  Thy  blood  absolved  I  am, 
From  sin's  tremendous  curse  and  shame. 

4  Thus  Abraham,  the  friend  of  God, 
Thus  all  the  armies  bought  with  blood. 
By  faith  on  Thee  alone  relied. 
And  in  the  Lord  were  justified. 


162  THE   JUSTIFIED    BELIEVER.  L.  M. 

1  BLESSED  is  the  man,  for  ever  blessed. 

Whose  guilt  is  pardoned  by  his  God; 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confessed. 
And  covered  with  his  Saviour's  blood. 

2  Blessed  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 

Imputes  not  his  iniquities: 
He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 

And,  not  on  works,  but  grace,  relies. 

8  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free: 
His  humble  joy,  his  holj'  fear, 
With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
^        And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 
120 


KEPT   UNTO  SALVATION. 

4  IIow  glories  is  that  righteousness, 
That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins! 
"While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace, 

Through  his  whole  life,  appears  and  shines. 


163         THE  SAFETY  OF  THE  ELECT.         L.  M 

1  "WHO  shall  tlie  Lord's  elect  condemn? 

'T  is  God  that  justifies  their  souls; 
And  mercy,  like  a  n)ighty  stream, 
O'er  all  their  sins  divinely  rolls. 

2  Who  shall  adjudge  the  saints  to  hell? 

'T  is  Christ  that  suffered  in  their  stead, 
And  the  salvation  to  fulfil, 

Behold  Him  rising  from  the  dead. 

3  He  lives!  He  lives!  and  sits  above, 

For  ever  interceding  there  : 
Who  shall  divide  us  from  His  love, 
Or  what  should  tempt  us  to  despair  ? 

4  Shall  persecution  or  distress, 

'»  Famine,  or  sword,  or  nakedness? 
He,  thdt  hath  loved  us,  bears  us  through, 
And  makes  us  more  than  conquerors  too. 


164  ELECTED  TO  HOLINESS.  C.  M, 

1  HOW  vast  the  benefits  divine, 
W^hich  we  in  Christ  possess? 
We  're  saved  from  guilt  and  every  sin, 
And  called  to  holiness, 
6  121 


KEPT  UNTO  SALVATION. 

2  'Tis  not  for  works  which  we  have  done, 
Or  shall  hereafter  do  ; 
But  He,  of  Iliis  electing  love, 
Salvation  doth  bestow. 

S  Safe  in  the  arms  of  sovereign  lore 
We  ever  shall  remain  ; 
Kor  shall  the  rage  of  earth  or  hell 
Make  Thy  dear  counsels  vain. 

Not  one  of  all  the  chosen  race 

But  shall  to  heaven  attain. 
Partake  on  earth  the  purposed  grace, 

And  then  with  Jesus  reign. 


loo  THE    PROMISES   PRECIOUS.  lls. 

1  Plow  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  His  excellent  word ! 
What  more  can  He  sivy  than  to  you  He  hath  said, 
Who  unto  the  Saviour  for  refuge  have  fled? 

2  "Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee.  Oh!  be  not  dismayed; 
For  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give'thee  aid; 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to 

stand. 
Upheld  by  My  righteous,  omnipotent  hand, 

3  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  sorrow  shall  not  overflow; 

For  I  will  be  with  thee  thy  troubles  to  bless. 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 
122 


KEPT   UNTO   SALVATION-. 

4  "When  througli  fiery  trials  thy  patlnvny  shall  lie, 
My  grace  all  sufficient  shall  be  thy  supply ; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee;   I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

6  E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  My  people  shall  prove 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love; 
And  then,  when  grey  hairs  shall   their  temples 
adorn. 

Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  My  bosom  be  borne. 

6  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  irill  not  desert  to  his  foes ; 
That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavour  to 
shake, 

I  '11  never — no,  never — no,  never  forsake." 


loo  cnosEx  IN-  CHRIST.  Vs. 

1  GOD'S  own  promise  standeth  sure ; 
Saints  shall  to  the  end  endure  ; 
Safely  will  the  Shepherd  keep 
Those  He  purchased  for  His  sheep : 

2  Known  to  Him  before  the  sun 
First  began  its  course  to  run, 
Chosen,  called  from  above, 
Objects  of  eternal  love. 

3  Put  Thy  seal  upon  each  heart ; 
Thy  blessed  image,  Lord,  impart; 
All  Thyself  in  us  reveal, 

We  the  clay  and  Thou  the  seal, 
123 


KEPT  UNTO  SALVATION. 

167  GLORYING  IN  CHUIST.  C.  M. 

1  I  'M  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 

Nor  to  defend  His  cause ; 
Maintain  the  honour  of  His  word, 
The  glory  of  His  cross. 

2  Jesus,  ni}'^  God!  I  know  His  name; 

His  name  is  all  my  trust; 
Nor  will  He  put  m\'  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm,  as  His  throne,  His  promise  stands, 

And  He  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  His  hands. 
Till  the  decisive  houi', 

4  Then  will  He  own  my  worthless  name. 

Before  His  Father's  face ; 

And  in  the  New  Jerusalem 

Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 


168       RIGHTEOUS    AND    WICKED   CONTRASTED.        C.  M. 

1  MY  God,  the  steps  of  pious  men 

Are  ordered  by  Thy  will: 
Though  they  should  fall,  they  rise  again, 
Thy  hand  supports  them  still. 

2  The  heavenly  heritage  is  theirs, 

Their  portion  and  their  home: 
He  feeds  them  now,  and  makes  them  hwrs 
Of  blessings  long  to  come. 
124 


KEPT  UNTO  SALVATION." 

8  Tlie  liaughty  sinner  I  have  seen, 
Not  fearing  man  or  God, 
Like  a  tall  bay  tree  fair  and  careen, 
Spreading  liis  arjns  abroad. 

4  And  lo!  he  vanished  from  the  ground 
Destroyed  by  hands  unseen: 
Nor  root,  nor  branch,  nor  leaf  -was  found 
Where  all  that  pride  had  been. 


169  RESTORING  AND  PRESERVING  GRACE.  L.  M. 

1  "WITH  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue, 
I  '11  praise  my  Maker  in  my  song: 
Angels  shall  hear  the  notes  I  raise, 
Approve  the  song,  and  join  the  praise. 

2  Angels,  that  make  Thy  church  their  care,  - 
Shall  witness  m}'  devotion  there; 

While  holy  zeal  directs  mine  eyes 
To  Thy  fair  temple  in  the  skies. 

3  I  '11  sing  Thy  truth  and  mercy,  Lord, 
I  '11  sing  the  wonders  of  Thy  word : 
Not  all  Thy  works  and  names  below, 

So  much  Thy  power  and  glory  show,         ^ 

4  Amid  a  thousand  snares  I  stand, 
Upheld  and  guarded  by  Thy  hand: 
Thy  words  my  famting  soul  revive, 
And  keep  ray  dying  faith  alive. 

125 


KEPT  UNTO  SALVATION. 

5  Grace  will  complete  what  grace  begins, 
To  9ft ve  from  sorrows  and  from  sins: 
The  work  that  wisdom  undertakes, 
Eternal  Moroy  ne'«*  forsakes. 


1/0  BOUGHT  WITH  A  PRICE,  L.  M. 

1  YES,  I  am  Tliinc,  immortal  God; 
Jesus  has  bought  me  with  his  blood: 
I  feel  the  Spirit's  power  within ; 

It  tells  me  I  am  freed  from  sin. 

2  And  can  it  be,  that  I  shall  prove 
A  recreant  to  this  grace  and  love; 
That  I,  redeemed  from  depths  of  woe, 
Should  ever  from  my  Saviour  go  ? 

8  No!  Though  all  earth  and  hell  combine, 
I  am — I  shall  be  alwaj's  Thine  : 
To  me  Thy  quick 'ning  power  impart, 
And  bind  me  ever  to  Thy  heart. 


171  STABILITY    OF   THE    COVENANT.  83. 

1  A  DEBTOR  to  mercy  alone,— 

Of  covenant  mercy  I  sing: 
Nor  fear  with  my  riglitcousness  on. 
My  person  and  off 'rings  to  bring: 

2  The  terrors  of  law  and  of  God 

With  me  can  have  nothing  to  do; 
My  Saviour's  obedience  and  blood 
Hide  all  my  transgressions  from  view. 
120 


maRISTIAN  EXPERIENCK 

S  The  work  which  His  goodness  began, 

The  arm  of  His  strength  wilt  complete  : 
His  promise  is  Yea  and  Amen, 
And  never  was  forfeited  yet. 

4  Things  future,  nor  tilings  that  are  now, 
Not  all  things  below  nor  above. 
Can  make  Him  his  purpose  forego, 
Or  sever  my  soul  from  His  love. 


1/2  GUATEFUL  RECOLLECTION.  83.  and  Yb, 

1  COME,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing. 

Tune  my  heart  to  sing  Thy  grace; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing. 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above; 
Praise  the  mount,  I  'm  fixed  upon  it. 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

/  2  Here  I  raise  my  Eben-Ezer, 

Hither  by  Thy  help  I  'm  come: 
And  I  hope,  by  Thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 
Interposed  with  precious  blood. 
127 


CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

3  Oh  !  to  grace  how  great  a  <3ebtor, 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be, 
Let  that  grace  now,  like  a  fetter. 

Bind  Hiy  wandering  heart  to  Thee: 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love; 
Here  's  my  heart;  Oh!  take  and  seal  it; 

Seal  it  from  Thy  courts  above. 


173  REDEEMING    LOVE.  7% 

1  NOW  begin  the  heavenly  theme. 
Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name; 

Ye,  who  Jesus'  kindness  prove. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face, 
As  to  Cajiaan  on  ye  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3  Mourning  souls,  dr}^  up  your  tears, 
Banisli  all  your  guilty  fears. 

See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove. 
Cancelled  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Ye,  alas!  who  long  have  been 
Willing  slaves  of  death  and  sin; 
Now  from  bliss  no  longer  rove, 
Stop,  and  taste  redeeming  love. 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

1/4  IN  TEMPTATION-  FI.TING  TO  CHRIST. 

1  JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  Tti yjimsom  fly, 
Wliili;  the  billows  near  me  roll, 

Wliile  the  ternpest^tiil  is  high: 
Hide  me,  O  my  .Saviour,/fii(le, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  be  passed; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 

Oh  !  receive^my-«t>ul  at  last. 

2  Otlier  refuge  have  I  none, 

Lo!  I,  helpless,  hang  on  Thee: 
Leave,  Oh!  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me. 
Tiiou  art  all  my  trust  and  aid, 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing! 


I/O  HOPE  ENCOURAGED.     Ss.,  Ys.  and  4s. 

1  0  MY  soul,  what  means  this  sadness, 

Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down? 
Let  thy  grief  be  turned  to  gladness, 
Bid  thy  restless  fears  begone; 

Look  to  Jesus, 
And  rejoice  in  His  dear  name. 

2  What  though  Satan's  strong  temptations 

Vex  and  grieve  thee  day  by  day; 
And  thy  sinful  inclinations 
Often  fill  thee  with  dismay? 
6»  129 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Tliou  shalt  conquer. 
Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood. 

3  Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee, 
From  without  and  from  within; 
Jesus  saith  He'll  ne'er  forget  thee, 
But  will  Bare  from  hell  and  sin; 

He  is  faithful 
To  perform  His  gracious  word. 


176  THE  CONFLICTS  OF  FAITH.  L.   M. 

1  JESUS,  our  soul's  delightful  choice, 
In  Thee  believing,  Ave  rejoice : 

Yet  still  our  joy  is  mixed  with  grief. 
While  faith  contends  with  unbelief. 

2  Thy  promises  our  hearts  revive. 
And  keep  our  fainting  liopes  alive ; 
But  guilt  and  fears,  and  sorrows  rise, 
And  hide  the  promise  from  our  eyes. 

3  Do  Thou  the  languid  spark  inflame, 
That  we  may  conquer  in  Thy  name 
And  let  not  sin  and  Satan  boast, 
"While  saints  lie  mourning  in  the  dust. 

4  Unequal  to  the  conflict,  Lord, 

Too  weak  to  wield  the  shield  or  sword. 
On  Thine  almighty  arm  we  fall ; 
Be  Thou  our  Jesus,  and  our  all. 
ISO 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

jJii  WEAK  BELIEVERS  COMFORTED.  S.  M. 

1  YOUR  harps,  ye  trembling  saiuts, 
Down  from  the  willows  take; 

Loud  to  the  praise  of  love  divine, 
Bid  every  string  awake. 

2  His  grace  will,  to  the  end, 
Stronger  and  brighter  shine ; 

Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come,  > 
Shall  quench  the  love  divine 

3  "When  we  in  dai-kness  walk, 
Nor  feel  the  heavenly  flame ; 

Then  is  the  time  to  trust  our  God, 
And  rest  upon  His  name. 

4  Blessed  is  the  man,  0  God, 
That  stays  himself  on  Thee! 

Who  waits  for  Th}'  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  Thy  salvation  see. 


178  AFFLICTION  BLESSED.  S.  M 

1  HOW  tender  is  Thy  hand, 
O  Thou  beloved  Lord! 

Afflictions  come  at  Thy  command, 
And  leave  us  at  Thy  word. 

2  How  gentle  was  the  rod 
That  chastened  us  for  sin, 

How  soon  we  found  a  smiling  God 
Where  deep  distress  had  been. 
181 


CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

3  A  Father's  hand  we  felt, 

A  Father's  heart  we  knew  ; 
"With  tears  of  penitence  we  knelt, 
And  found  His  word  was  true. 

4  "We  told  Him  all  our  grief, 
"We  thought  of  Jesus'  love ; 

A  sense  of  pardon  brought  relief, 
^    And  bade  our  pangs  remove. 


1/Q  TEMPTATIONS.  L.  M. 

1  THUS  far  my  God  has  led  me  on, 
And  made  His  truth  and  mercy  known; 
My  hopes  and  fears  alternate  rise, 
And  comforts  mingle  with  my  sighs. 

2  Temptations  every  where  annoy, 
And  sins  and  snares  my  peace  destroy; 
My  earthly  joys  are  from  me  torn, 
And  oft  an  absent  God  I  mourn. 

8  Is  this,  dear  Lord,  that  thorny  road 
Which  leads  us  to  the  mount  of  God? 
Are  these  the  toils  Thy  people  know. 
While  in  the  wilderness  below? 

4  'T  is  even  so,  Thy  faithful  love 

Doth  all  Thy  children's  graces  prove; 
'T  is  thus  our  pride  and  self  must  fall, 
That  Jesus  may  be  All  in  all. 
132 


CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

0  LOOKING  TO  THE  LORD.  S.  M. 

1  MINE  eyes  and  my  desire 
Are  ever  to  the  Lord: 

1  love  to  plead  His  promises, 

And  rest  upon  His  word. 

2  Turn,  turn  Thee  to  my  soul ; 
Bring  Thy  salvation  near: 

When  Tvill  Thy  hand  release  my  feet 
Out  of  the  deadly  snare  ? 

8  Oh  !  keep  my  soul  from  death. 

Nor  put  my  hope  to  shame: 
For  I  have  placed  my  only  trust 

In  my  Reedeemer's  name. 

4  "With  humble  faith  I  wait, 

To  see  Thy  face  again: 
Of  Israel  it  shall  ne'er  be  said, 

He  sought  the  Lord  in  vain. 

1  CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD.  C  "M. 

1  THROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 

In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just: 
Deliverance  He  affords  to  all, 
Who  on  His  succour  trust. 
133 


CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

Oh  1  make  but  trial  of  His  lov«: 

Experience  will  decide, 
How  blessed  they  are,  and  onl}'  they, 

Who  in  His  truth  confide. 

4  Fear  Him,  ye  saints,  and  you  will  then 
Have  nothing  else  to  fear: 
Make  you  His  service  your  delight; 
He  '11  make  your  wants  His  care* 


X82  PRAYER   FOn   QUICKENING    GRACE.  ( 

1  MY  soul  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust; 

Lord,  give  me  life  divine: 
From  vain  desires  and  every  lust, 
Turn  off  these  eyes  of  mine. 

2  I  need  the  influence  of  Tliy  grace 

To  speed  me  in  Thy  way ; 
Lest  I  should  loiter  in  my  race, 
Or  turn  my  feet  astray. 

8  Does  not  my  heart  Thy  precepts  love, 
And  long  to  see  Thy  face  i 
And  yet  how  slow  my  spirits  move, 
Without  enlivening  grace! 

4  Then  shall  I  love  Thy  gospel  more, 
And  ne'er  forget  Thy  word; 
When  I  have  felt  its  quickening  \iower, 
To  draw  me  near  tine  Lord. 
184 


CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

183  THE    VOICE    OF    JESUS.  C.  M. 

1  I  HEARD  th^  voice  of  Jesus  say/ 

Come  unto  me  and  rest: 
Lay  down,  thou  yveavy  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  My  breast. 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad, 
I  found  in  Him  a  resting  place, 

And  He  has  made  me  glad. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water;  thirsty  one. 

Stoop  down  and  drink  and  live 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream  ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  Him. 


184  U.NFRUITFULNESS  LAMENTED.  C.  M, 

1  LONG  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound 

Of  Thy  salvation,  Lord : 
But  still  how  weak  my  faith  is  found 
And  knowledge  of  Thy  word! 

2  Oft  I  frequent  Thy  holy  place, 

And  liear  almost  in  vain : 
How  small  a  portion  of  Thy  grace 
Can  my  false  heart  retain  I 

135  ^ 


LOVE  OF  CHRIST. 

8  Great  God,  Thy  sovereign  power  impart 
To  give  Thy  word  success ; 
"Write  Thy  salvation  in  my  heart. 
And  make  me  learn  Thy  grace. 

4  Show  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 
That  leads  to  joys  on  high; 
There  knowledge  grows  wathout  decay, 
And  love  sliall  never  die. 


180  CMNGING    TO    CHRIST.  C.  M. 

1  TO  whom,  mj-  Saviour,  shall  I  go, 

If  I  depart  from  Thee  ? 
My  guide  througli  all  this  vale  of  woe, 
And  more  than  all  to  me. 

2  The  world  reject  Thy  gentle  reign, 

And  pay  Thy  death  with  scorn ; 
Oh!  the}^  could  plat  Thy  crown  again, 
And  sharpen  every  thorn. 

3  But  I  liave  felt  Tliy  dying  love 

Breathe  gently  through  my  heart, 
To  whisper  hope  of  joys  above  « 
Aud  can  we  ever  part? 

4  Ah,  no  !  with  Thee  I  '11  walk  below. 

My  journey  to  the  grave 
To  whom,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  go, 
"When  only  Thou  canst  save? 


LOVE  OF  CHRIST. 
loO  Christ's  love.  L.  "M, 

1  JESUS,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me 

No  tiiought  can  refich,  no  tongue  declare; 
Oh!  knit  my  thankful  heart  to  Thee, 
And  roigu  without  a  rival  there. 

2  Thy  love,  how  cheering  is  its  ray! 

All  pain  before  its  presence  flies : 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away, 
Where'er  its  healing  beams  arise. 

3  Oh!  let  Thy  love  my  soul  inflame. 

And  to  Thy  service  sweetly  bind; 
Transfuse  it  through  my  inmost  frame. 
And  mould  me  wholly  to  Thy  mind. 

4  Thy  love  in  sufferings  be  my  peace, 

Thy  love  in  weakness  make  me  strong; 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease. 
Thy  love  shall  be  my  heaven  and  song. 


187  THE  PRECIOUSXESS  OF  CQRIST.  L.  M. 

1  HOAV  fast  thejr  guilt  and  sorrows  rise, 

Who  haste  to  seek  some  idol  god ! 
I  will  not  taste  their  sacrifice, 
Their  offerings  of  forbidden  blood. 

2  My  God  provides  a  richer  cup. 

And  nobler  food  to  live  upon; 
He  for  my  life  hath  offered  up 
Jesus,  His  best  beloved  Soia. 
137 


LOVE   OF  CHRIST. 

3  His  love  is  my  perpetual  feast; 

By  day  His  counsels  guide  me  right: 
And  be  His  name  for  ever  blest, 

AVho  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  night. 

4  I  set  Him  still  before  mine  eyes; 

At  my  right  hand  He  stands  prepared 
To  keep  my  soul  from  all  surprise, 
And  be  my  everlasting  guard. 


188  THE    FULLNESS    OF  CIIIIISt'S   LOVE.        C.  P.  M. 

1  0  LOVE  divine,  how  svv^eet  thou  art  I 
When  shall  I  find  my  willing  heart 

All  taken  up  by  thee  ? 
I  thirst,  I  faint,  I  die  to  prove 
The  greatness  of  redeeming  love 

The  love  of  Christ  to  me. 

2  Stronger  His  love  than  death  or  hell : 
No  mortal  can  its  riches  tell, 

Nor  first-born  sons  of  light: 
In  vain  they  long  its  depths  to  see; 
They  cannot  reach  the  mystery, — 

The  length,  the  breadth,  the  height. 

8  Oh  that  I  could  forever  sit 

In  ti'ansport  at  ni}-  Saviour's  feet! 

Be  this  my  happy  choice ; 
My  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss, 

138 


LOVE  TO   CHRIST. 

My  joy,  my  heaven  on  earth,  be  this 
To  hear  my  S«viour's  voice. 


189         TIIOU    KNOWEST    THAT    I    LOVE   THEE.  C.  M. 

1  DO  not  I  love  Thee,  O  my  Lord? 

Beliold  my  heart  and  see; 
And  cast  each  worthless  idol  out, 
That  dares  to  rival  Thee. 

2  Hast  Thou  a  lamb  in  all  Thy  flock 

I  would  disdain  to  feed? 
Hast  Thou  a  foe  before  whose  face 
I  fear  Thy  cause  to  plead? 

8  Could  not  my  heart  pour  forth  its  blood 
In  honour  of  Thy  name? 
And  challenge  the  cold  hand  of  death 
To  damp  th'  immortal  flame? 

4  Tliou  know'st  I  love  Thee,  dearest  Lord, 
But  oh !  I  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys. 
And  learn  to  love  Thee  more. 


190  LOVKST   TIIOU    ME.  'Zs. 

1  HARK,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord ; 
*T  is  thy  Saviour,  hear  His  word  ; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee: 
"Say,  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  Mo? 
139 


LOYE  TO   CHRIST. 

2  I  delivered  thee  -svhen  bound, 

And,  wheu  Avonnded,  healed  thy  -wound; 
Songlit  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  Thou  shalt  see  My  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done  ; 
Partner  of  My  throne  shalt  be, 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  Me  ? 

4  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  lore  is  weak  and  faint; . 
Yet  I  love  Thee,  and  adore, 

Oh !  for  vivace  to  love  Thee  more. 


191  -  CHRIST  UNSEEN,  YEr  LOVED.  S.  M. 

1  NOT  with  our  mortal  eyes 
Have  we  beheld  the  Lord; 

Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  His  name, 
And  love  him  in  His  word. 

2  On  earth  vre  want  the  sight 
Of  our  Redeemer's  face  ; 

Yet,  Lord,  our  inmost  thoughts  delight 
To  dwell  upon  Thy  grace. 

3  And  when  wa  taste  Thy  love, 
Our  joys  divinely  grow 

Unspeakable,  like  those  above, 
And  heaven  begins  belov/. 
140 


BROTHERLY  LOVE. 

^Q3  COMMUNION    OF   SAINTS.  8.  M. 

1  BLESSED  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  iu  Christian  love: 

The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 
We  pour  our  ardent  prayers; 

Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one. 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares, 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes; 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 

And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  We  're  one  in  Christ  our  head, 
In  Him  we  grow  and  thrive; 

Nor  will  He  leave  us  with  the  dead. 
While  He  remains  alive. 


193  CHRISTIAN'S  ONE  FAMILY.  C  M. 

1  COME,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 

That  have  obtained  the  prize; 
And  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love, 
To  joys  celestial  rise. 

2  Let  all  the  saints  terrestrial,  sing 

With  those  to  glory  gone ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 
In  heaven  and  earth  are  one. 


LOVE  TO  THE  CREATURK 

8  One  family,  we  dwell  in  Him  ; 
One  Church  above,  beneath ; 
Though  now  divided  b}'  the  stream. 
The  narrow  stream  of  death : 

4  One  army  of  the  living  God, 
To  His  command  we  bow ; 
Part  of  His  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 


194        LOVE  TO  THE  CREATURE  DANGEROUS.  C.  M. 

1  HOW  vain  are  all  things  here  below, 

How  false,  and  yet  how  fair! 
Each  pleasure  has  its  poison  too, 
And  every  sweet  a  snare. 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 

Give  but  a  flattering  light ; 
"VVe  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh, 
Where  we  possess  delight. 

3  Our  dearest  joys,  and  nearest  friends, 

The  partners  of  our  blood. 
How  they  divide  our  wavering  minds. 
And  leave  but  half  for  God. 

4  Dear  Saviour,  let  Thy  beauties  be 

My  soul's  eternal  food; 
And  grace  command  my  heart  away 
From  all  created  good. 

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FAITH. 

lyO  TO  LJVK  IS  CHUIST.  L.  1^1. 

1  LET  thoughtless  thousands  choose  the  road 
That  leads  the  soul  a-vvay  from  God ; 

This  happiness,  dear  Lord,  be  mine. 
To  live  and  die  entirely  Thine, 

2  On  Christ,  by  faith,  mj^  soul  -would  live, 
From  Him,  my  life,  my  all  receive ; 

To  Ilim  devote  my  fleeting  hours; 
Serve  Him  alone  -with  all  my  powers. 

3  Christ  is  my  everlasting  all, 
To  Him  I  look,  on  Him  I  call; 
He  every  want  will  well  supply, 
In  time,  and  tlirough  eternity. 

4  Soon  will  the  Lord,  my  life,  appear; 
Soon  shall  I  end  my  trials  here  ; 
Leave  sin  and  sorrow,  death  and  pain; 
To  live  is  Christ,  to  die  is  gain. 


1Q6  ArPROPRIATIXG    FAITH.  S,  M. 

1  FAITH!  'tis  a  precious  grace 
"Where'er  it  is  bestowed; 

It  boasts  of  a  celestial  birth. 
And  is  the  gift  of  God. 

2  Jesus,  it  owns  a  King, 
An  all-atoning  Priest; 

It  claims  no  merit  of  its  own, 
But  finds  it  all  in  Christ. 
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FAITH. 

8  To  Him  it  leads  the  soul, 

"When  filled  with  deep  distress; 

Appropriates  His  precious  blood, 
And  trusts  His  righteousness. 

4  Since  'tis  Thy  work  alone, 
And  that  divinel}'-  free; 

Lord,  send  the  Spirit  of  Thy  Son 
To  work  this  faith  in  me. 


197  THE    POWER    OF    FAITH.  C.  M. 

1  FAITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 

And  saves  me  from  its  snares; 
Its  aid  in  every  duty  brings, 
And  softens  all  my  cares: 

2  Extinguishes  the  thirst  of  sin, 

And  lights  the  sacred  fire 
Of  love  to  God  and  heavenly  things, 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power, 

Tlie  healing  balm  to  give; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer. 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

4  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds, 

"Where  deathless  pleasures  reign; 
And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there. 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain. 
144 


FAITH. 

198  WALKING  BY  FAITH.  L.  M. 

1  'T  IS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come, 

We  walk  thi'oiigh  deserts  dark  as  night : 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  .and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies: 

She  bids  the  pearly  gates  appear; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries. 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  beholds  a  heavenly  ray, 

Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow, 

And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abram,  by  divine  command, 

Left  his  own  home  to  walk  with  God ; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land. 
And  fired  his  zeal  along  the  road. 


199  I  LAT  MY  SINS  ON  JESI7S.  7s.  and  68. 

1  I  LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 

The  spotless  Lamb  of  God ; 
He  bears  them  all  and  frees  us 

Fvom  the  accursed  load : 
(  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White  in  His  blood  most  precious 
Till  not  a  stain  remains. 
'7  143 


FAITH. 

2  I  lay  my  -wants  on  Jesus  ; 

All  fullness  dwells  in  Him; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem: 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrow  shares. 


200  THE  CLOUD  OF  WITNKSSDS.  C.  M. 

1  GIVE  me  the  wings  of  faith,  to  rise 

Within  the  veil,  and  see 
The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joy, 
How  bright  their  glories  be ! 

2  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below. 

And  wet  their  coueh  with  tears; 

They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 

"With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3  I  asked  them  wh.ence  their  victory  came* 

They,  with  united  breath, 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  His  death. 

4  Tliey  marked  the  footsteps  that  He  trod, 

His  zeal  inspired  their  breast, 
And.  following  their  incarnate  God, 
Possessed  the  promised  rest. 


FAITH. 
201  cnnisx's  atonement.  C.  P.  M. 

1  0  THOU,  that  heav'st  the  prayer  of  faith, 
Wilt  Thou  not  save  a  soul  from  death, 

That  casts  itself  on  Thee? 
I  have  no  refuge  of  my  own, 
But  fly  to  what  my  Lord  hath  done 

And  sufFer'd  once  for  me. 

2  Slain  in  the  guilty  sinner's  stead, 
His  spotless  righteousness  I  plead. 

And  his  availing  blood  : 
Thy  righteousness  my  robe  shall  be, 
Thy  merit  shall  atone  for  me. 

And  bring  me  near  to  God. 
8  Then  snatch  me  from  eternal  death, 
The  spirit  of  adoption  breathe. 

His  consolation  send : 
By  Him  some  w^ord  of  life  impart. 
And  sweetly  whisper  to  my  heart, 

"Thy  Maker  is  thy  friend." 


202  JESUS  A  COMPLETE  SAVIOUR,  P.  M. 

1  JUST  as  I  am — without  one  plea 
But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 
And  that  Thou  bid'st  me  come  to  Thee, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come! 

2  Just  as  I  am — and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot. 

To  Tli«e,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 
147 


PARTICULAR  DUTIES. 

5  Just  as  I  am — though  tossed  about, 
"With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  I 

4  Just  as  I  am — poor,  wretched,  blind; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Tliee  to  find, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  I 

6  Just  as  I  am — ^Thou  wilt  receive, 
"Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come! 

6  Just  as  I  am — ^Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down ; 
Now,  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Tliine  alone, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  1 


203  ONWARD.  Vs. 

1  "WHEN  we  cannot  see  our  way, 
"We  should  trust  and  still  obey; 
He  who  bids  us  forward  go, 
"Will  instruct  the  way  to  know. 

2  Though  the  sea  be  deep  and  wide, 
Though  a  passage  sooms  denied  ; 
Fearless  let  us  still  proceed. 
Since  the  Lord  vouchsafes  to  lead. 

lis 


ZEAL. 

3  Niglit,  with  Him,  is  ixlways  bright, 
Where  lie  is,  there  all  is  light; 
When  He  calls  us,  Avhy  delaj^? 
They  are  happy,  who  obey. 

4  Be  it  ours,  then,  while  we  're  here. 
Him  to  follow  without  fear; 
"Where  He  calls  us,  there  to  go, 
"What  He  bids  us,  that  to  do. 


204  SPIRITUAL   SLOTH.  C.  M. 

1  MY  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so? 

Awake,  my  sluggish  soul, 
Nothing  has  half  thy  work  to  do, 
Yet  nothing 's  half  so  dull. 

2  The  little  ants,  for  one  poor  grain, 

How  they  will  toil  and  strive  ! 
Yet  we,  Avho  have  a  heaven  to  gain, 
How  negligent  we  live ! 

3  "We,  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands, 

And  stars  their  courses  move; 
AVe,  for  whose  guard  the  angel  bands 
Come  flying  from  above; 

4  "We,,  for  whom  God  the  Son  came  down 

To  labour  for  our  good  ; 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchased  with  His  blood' 
149 


PARTICULAR  DUTIES. 

Lord,  ehall  we  be  indifferent  still, 
And  never  act  our  parts? 

Spirit  Divine,  Oh!  come,  and  fill. 
And  purify  our  hearts. 


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205  WATCH   AND   PRAY.  C.  M. 

1  ALAS!  what  hourly  dangers  rise, 

What  snares  beset  my  way ! 
To  heaven  I  fain  would  lift  my  eyes. 
And  hourly  v/ateh  and  pray. 

2  0  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live, 

My  feeble  efforts  aid: 
Help  me  to  watch,  a»d  pray,  and  strive, 
Nor  let  me  be  dismayed. 

S  Do  Thou  increase  ray  faith  and  hope. 
When  fears  and  foes  prevail; 
And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up. 
Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

4  Oh!  keep  me  in  Thy  heavenly  way. 
And  bid  the  tempter  flee; 
And  never,  never  let  me  stray 
From  happiness  and  Thee. 


206  RUNXING  THE  CHRISTIAX  RACE.  C.  M. 

1  AWAKE,  mj'  soul !  stretch  every  nerve, 
And  press  with  vigour  on: 
A  heavenly  race  demandr^  thy  zeal. 
And  an  immortal  crowu. 
160 


WATCHFULNESS. 

2  'Tis  God's  all  animating  voice, 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
'T  is  His  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye, 

3  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  th}^  way. 

4  Blessed  Saviour !   introduced  by  Thee, 

Have  we  our  race  begun : 
And,  crowned  with  victory,  at  Thy  feet 
"We  '11  lay  our  laurels  down. 


207  WATCHFULNESS    AND    PRAYER.  S.  M. 

1  MY  soul,  be  on  thj^  guard; 
Ten  thousand  foes  arise; 

And  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard. 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  Oh!  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray, 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 

Renew  it  boldly  ever\'  day. 
And  help  divine  in)plore. 

8  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  once  at  ease  sit  down; 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done, 

Till  thou  hast  got  thy  crown. 
161 


PARTICULAR  DUTIES. 

208  PRAYER    FOR    GUIDANCE.  S.  M. 

1  I  HEAR  Thy  word  with  love. 
And  I  would  fain  obey : 

Send  Thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 
To  guide  me,  lest  I  stray. 

2  Oil!  vrho  can  ever  find 
The  errors  of  his  Avays! 

Yft  Avith  a  bold  presumptuous  mind, 
*  I  would  not  dare  transgress. 

3  Warn  me  of  every  sin, 
Forgive  my  secret  foults; 

And  cleanse  this  guilty  soul  of  mine, 
Whose  crimes  exceed  my  thoughts. 

4  While  with  my  lieart  and  tongue 
I  spread  Thy  praise  abroad ; 

Accept  the  worship  and  the  song, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 


209  BREATHING    AFTKR    HOLINESS.  C.   M. 

1  OH!  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways     "% 
To  keep  His  statutes  still! 
Oh!  that  my  God  Avould  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  His  Avill! 

Order  my  footsteps  by  Thj-  -word. 

And  make  my  heart  sincere: 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion.  Lord; 

But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 
152 


CONSISTENCY. 

8  My  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray, 
My  feet  too  often  slip; 
Tet  since  I  've  not  forgot  Thy  way, 
Eestore  Thy  -wandering  sheep. 

4  Make  me  to  -walk  in  Thy  commands, 
'Tis  a  delightful  road; 
Nor  let  my  liead,  nor  heart,  nor  hands, 
OfFeud  against  my  God. 


210  THE  christian's  rATTEKN.  L.  M. 

1  MY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
I  read  my  duty  ia  Thy  Avord, 
But  in  Thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  Tliy  truth,  and  such  Thj-  zeal. 
Such  deference  to  Thy  Father's  will ; 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe,  and  make  them  mine. 

S  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air, 
Witnessed  the  fervour  of  Thj'^  prayer; 
The  desert  Thy  temptations  knew, 
Tliy  conflict  and  Thy  victory  too. 

i  Be  Thou  my  pattern  ;  make  me  bear 
More  of  Thy  gracious  image  here ; 
Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name, 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 
7*  153 


PARTICULAR  DUTIES. 

211  CHRISTIAN    CONSISTEXCV.  L.  M. 

1  SO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  profess; 

So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine. 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Tluis  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad. 
The  lionours  of  our  SftTiour  God; 
When  the  salration  reigns  witliin, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  enry,  lust  and  pride; 

"While  justice,  temperance,  truth  and  love. 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord; 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  His  word. 


212  PRATER  FOR  THE  SPIRIT  S  RETURX.  C.  M. 

1  Oil!    for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 

A  calm  and  heavenly  frame. 

And  liglit  to  shine  upon  the  road. 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb! 

2  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  Thee  mourn, 
And  drove  Thee  from  my  breast. 
164 


HABITUAL  DEVOTION. 

8  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 
"NVhate'er  that  idol  be: 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  the  throne. 
And  worship  only  Thee. 

4:  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 
Calm  and  serene  my  frame  : 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb, 


213  HABITUAL    DEVOTIOJf.  C.  M. 

1  WHILST  Tliee  I  seek,  protecting  Power! 

Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled; 

And  may  tliis  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  filled, 

2  Tliy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed, 

To  Thee  my  thoughts  would  soar: 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed: 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

8  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 
Tln^  ruling  hand  I  see! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  most  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  Thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 
In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  hoart  shall  find  delight  in  praise. 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 
165 


.PARTICULAR  DUTIES. 

21^  DAILY  DKVOTION.  S.   M. 

1  LET  sinners  take  their  course, 
And  choose  the  road  to  death; 

But  in  the  worship  of  my  God 
I  '11  spend  my  daily  breatli. 

2  My  thoughts  address  His  tlirone, 
When  morning  brings  the  light: 

I  seek  His  blessing  every  noon, 
And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 

3  Tliou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 
O  my  eternal  God  ! 

While  sinners  perisli  in  surprise. 
Beneath  Thine  angry  rod. 

4  His  arm  sliall  well  sustain 
The  children  of  His  love: 

Tlie  ground  on  which  their  safety  stands, 
No  earthly  power  can  move. 


2l0  PRAYKU  FOR  GOD's  rUESEXCE.  C.  Jl 

1  0  COULD  I  find  on  every  day, 

A  nearness  io  my  God  ; 
Then  should  my  hours  glide  sweet  away, 
While  leaning  on  His  word. 

2  Lord,  I  desire  with  Thee  to  live 

Anew  from  day  to  day ; 
In  joys  the  Avorld  can  never  give, 
Nor  ever  take  away. 
156 


PERSEVERANCE. 

8  0  Jesus,  come  and  rule  my  heart, 
And  make  me  wholly  Tliine, 
Tliat  I  may  never  more  depart, 
Nor  grieve  Thy  love  divine. 

4  Thus  till  my  last  expiring  breath. 
Thy  goodness  I'll  adore; 
And  when  my  flesh  dissolves  in  death. 
My  soul  shall  love  Thee  more. 


2  1 D  PEUSEVERAXCE,  C.  M, 

1  REJOICE,  believer,  in  the  Lord, 

"Who  makes  your  cause  Ilis  own; 
The  hope  that 's  built  upon  His  word 
Can  ne'er  be  overthrown. 

2  Though  many  foes  beset  your  road^ 

And  feeble  is  your  arm : 
Your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in  God, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  harm. 

8  Weak  as  you  are,  you  shall  not  faint, 
Or,  fainting,  shall  not  die; 
Jesus,  the  strength  of  every  saint, 
"Will  aid  you  from  on  high. 

4  As  surely  as  He  overcame, 

And  triumphed  once  for  you; 
So  surely,  you,  that  love  His  name. 
Shall  triumph  in  Him  too. 
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PARTICULAR  DUTIES. 

217  FAITH    ENCOURAGED.  C.  M. 

1  RISE,  0  my  soul,  pursue  the  path 

By  ancient  worthies  trod; 
Aspiring,  vieAV  these  holy  men, 
Who  liv'd  and  walked  with  God. 

2  Though  dead,  they  speak  in  reason's  ear, 

And  in  example  live; 
Their  faith,  and  hope,  and  mighty  deeds, 
Still  fresh  instruction  give. 

8  'T  was  through  the  Lamb's  most  precious  blood 
They  conquered  every  foe; 
And  to  His  power  and  matchless  grace, 
Their  crowns  of  life  they  owe. 

4  Lord,  may  I  ever  keep  in  view 
The  patterns  Thou  hast  given ; 
And  ne'er  forsake  the  blessed  road 
That  led  them  safe  to  heaven. 


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218  CHRISTIAX    TERSEVERAKCE.  C.  il 

1  OH!    that  Thy  statutes  every  hour  9 

Might  dwell  upon  my  mind ! 
Thence  I  derive  a  quickening  power 
And  daily  peace  I  find. 

2  To  meditate  Thy  precepts,  Lord, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 
My  soul  shall  ne'er  forget  Thy  word ; 
Tliy  word  is  all  my  joy. 
158 


SUBMISSION. 

S  How  would  I  run  in  Thy  commands, 
Should'st  Thou  my  heart  discharge 
From  sin,  and  Satan's  hateful  chains, 
And  set  my  feet  at  large ! 

4  My  lips  with  courage  shall  declare 
Thy  statutes  and  Thy  name  ; 
I  '11  speak  Thy  word,  though  kings  should  hear, 
Nor  yield  to  sinful  shame. 


2  1  Q  CONlTtDEITCE   ATTD    SUBMISSION.  S.  M. 

1  GIVE  to  the  winds  thy  fears; 
Hope,  and  be  undismaj-ed, 

God  hears  tliy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears, 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

2  Through  wares,  and  clouds,  and  storms, 
He  gently  clears  thy  wa}^; 

Wait  thou  His  time,*  so  shall  the  night 
Soon  end  In  joyous  da^^ 

3  Leave  to  His  sovereign  sway. 
To  choose  and  to  command; 

"With  wonder  filled,  thou  then  shalt'  own 
How  wise,  how  strong  His  hand. 

4  Thou  comprchend'st  him  not, 
Yet  earth  and  heaven  tell, 

God  sits  as  Sovereign  on  tlie  throne, 
He  ruleth  all  things  well. 
159 


PARTICULAR  DUTIES. 

220  CHRISTIAN  SUBMISSION.  C.  M. 

1  0  LORD,  my  best  desires  fulfil, 

And  help  me  to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  Thy  will, 
And  make  Thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  Thy  command? 

Thy  love  forbids  my  fears; 
Why  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand 
That  wipes  away  my  tears  1 

8  No,  let  me  rathtr  freely  yield 
What  most  I  prize  to  Tliee: 
Thou  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 
Or  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

4  Thy  favour,  all  my  journey  through 
Shall  be  my  rich  supply; 
What  more  I  want,  or  think  I  do. 
Let  wisdom  still  deny. 


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221  CHRIST   OUR   STRENGTH.  L.  St 

1  LET  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say,  ^J 
Strength  shall  be  equal  to  thy  day:  ^ 
Then  I  rejoice  in  deep  distress, 

Leaning  on  all  sufficient  grace. 

2  I  glory  in  infirmit}^ 

That  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  on  me; 
When  I  am  weak,  then  am  I  strong, 
Grftco  is  my  shield  and  Christ  my  song. 
160 


SUBMISSION. 

8  I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear 
All  sufferings,  if  my  Lord  be  there; 
Sweet  pleasures  mingle  with  the  pains. 
While  His  left  hand  my  bead  sustains. 

4  But  if  the  Lord  be  once  withdrawn, 
And  we  attempt  the  work  alone, 
When  new  temptations  spring  and  rise. 
We  find  how  great  our  Aveakness  is. 


2S2  SICKNESS    SWEETENED.  C.  M. 

1  WHEX  languor  and  disease  invade 

This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
*T  is  sweet  to  look  beyond  my  pains. 
And  long  to  fly  away. 

2  Sweet  to  reflect,  how  grace  divine. 

My  sins  on  Jesus  laid ; 
Sweet  to  remember,  that  His  blood 
My  debt  of  suffering  paid. 

3  Sweet  in  His  righteousness  to  stand. 

Which  saves  from  second  death ; 
Sweet  t'  experience,  day  by  day. 
His  Spirit's  quickening  breath. 

4  Sweet  on  His  faithfulness  to  rest, 

Whose  love  can  never  end: 
Sweet  on  His  covenant  of  grace. 
For  all  things  to  depend. 
161 


PARTICULAR  DUTIES. 

6  Sweet  in  the  confidence  of  faith, 
To  trust  His  firm  decrees ; 
Sweet  to  lie  passive  in  His  hands 
And  know  no  will  but  His. 

6  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  streams, 
What  must  the  fountain  be, 
Where  saints  and  angels  draw  their  blisa 
Immediately  from  Thee! 


1323  '       IT   IS   THE   LORD.  C.  M. 

1  IT  is  the  Lord  enthroned  in  light, 

Whose  claims  are  all  divine; 
Who  has  an  undisputed  right 
To  govern  me  and  mine, 

2  It  is  the  Lord,  who  gives  me  all 

My  wealth,  my  friends,  my  ease; 
And  of  His  bounties  may  recall 
Whatever  part  He  please. 

3  It  is  the  Lord,  my  covenant  God, 

Thrice  blessed  be  His  name! 
Whose  gracious  promise,  sealed  with  blood, 
Must  ever  be  the  same. 

4  And  can  mj'-  soul,  with  hopes  like  these. 

Be  sullen,  or  repine? 
No,  gracious  God,  take  what  Thou  please, 
I  '11  cheerfully  resign. 


SUBMISSION. 

224  UNBELIEF    REBUKED,  lOs.  and   11b. 

1  BEGONE,  unLolief,  my  Saviour  is  near; 
And  for  m}'  relief  will  surely  appear; 

By  prayer  let  me  wrestle,  and  He  will  perform, 
With  Christ  in  the  vessel,  I  smile  at  the  storm. 

2  His  love  in  time  past  forbids  me  to  think 
He'il  leave  me  at  last  in  trouble  to  sink: 
Each  sweet  Ebonezer,  I  have  in  review, 
Confirms  His  good   pleasure   to  help  me  quite 

through. 

3  How  bitter  that  cup  no  heart  can  conceive, 
Which  He  drank  quite  up,  that  sinners  might  live! 
His  way  was  much  rougher  and  darker  than  mine ; 
Did  Jesus  thus  suffer,  and  shall  I  repine  ? 

4  Since  all  that  I  meet  shall  work  for  my  good; 
The  bitter  is  sweet,  the  medicine  is  food; 
Though  painful  at  present,  't  will  cease  before  long, 
And  then,  oh!  how  pleasant  the  conqueror's  song. 


220         UESIGKATK)N'  TO  THE  WILL  OF  GOD,  C.   M. 

1  THROUGH  all  the  downward  tracts  of  time, 

God's  watchful  eye  surveys; 
Oh  !  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot, 
Or  regulate  our  ways ! 

2  I  cannot  doubt  His  bounteous  love, 

Unnieasurabl}''  kind ; 
To  His  unerring,  gracious  will. 
Be  every  wish  resigned. 
163 


PARTICULAR  DUTIES. 

8  Good  when  He  gives,  siipremely  good, 
Nor  less  when  He  denies; 
E'en  crosses  from  His  sovereign  hand 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

4  Here  perfect  hliss  can  ne'er  be  found ; 
Tlie  honey's  mixed  witli  gall ; 
'Midst  changing  scenes  and  dying  friends. 
Be  Thou  my  all  in  all.  "* 


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22Q  THE   DEVOUT   REQUEST.  C.  M. 

1  FATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 

Thy  sovereign  will  denies; 
Accepted  at  Thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petition  rise. 

2  "  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart. 

From  every  murmur  free; 
The  blessings  of  Thy  grace  impart. 
And  make  me  live  to  Thee. 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  I  am  Thine, 

My  life  and  death  attend: 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end." 


BREATHINQ    AFTER    HEAVEN.         ^S.  and  6S. 

RISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 

Thy  better  portion  trace; 
Rise  from  transitory  things, 

Toward  heaven,  thy  native  place. 
■164 


HEAVENLY  MINDEDNESS. 

Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay. 
Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove; 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepared  above. 

Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course ; 
Fires  ascending  seek  the  sun. 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source: 
So  a  soul  that 's  born  of  God, 

Pants  to  view  His  glorious  face ; 
Upward  tends  to  His  abode, 

To  rest  in  His  embrace. 

Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn. 

Press  onward  to  the  prize ; 
Soon  the  Saviour  will  return, 

Triumphant  in  the  skies : 
There  we  'il  join  the  heavenly  train, 

"Welcome  to  partake  the  bliss; 
Fly  from  sorrow  and  from  pain, 

To  realms  of  endless  peace. 


228  NEARER   HOME.  S.  M, 

1  ONE  sweetly  solemn  thought 

Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er, 
Nearer  my  parting  hour  am  I 

Than  e'er  I  was  before. 
165 


PARTICULAR  DUTIES. 

2  Nearer  rny  Father's  house, 
"Where  many  mansions  be  ; 

Nearer  the  throne  where  Jesus  reigns, 
Nearer  the  crystal  sea ; 

3  Nearer  my  going  home. 
Laying  my  burden  down, 

Leaving  my  cross  of  heavy  grief, 
"Wearing  my  starry  crown. 

4  Jesus!  to  Thee  I  cling: 
Strengthen  my  arm  of  faith ; 

Stay  near  me  while  my  way-worn  feet 
Press  through  the  stream  of  death. 


229  rOREVEU   WITH   THE    LORD.  S.  M. 

1  FOREVER  with  the  Lord ! 
Amen,  so  let  it  be ; 

Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 
*Tis  immortality. 

2  Here  in  the  body  pent, 
Absent  from  Him  I  roam, 

Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  My  Father's  house  on  high, 
Home  of  my  soul,  how  near 

At  times  to  faith's  illumined  eye 
Thy  golden  gates  appear ! 
166 


CHARITY. 

4  My  thirsty  spirit  faints 
To  reach  the  land  1  love, 

The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 
Jerusalem  above. 


230  GRATITUDE.  C.  il. 

1  now  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop 

As  my  eternal  God, 
Who  bears  the  earth's  h\ige  pillars  up, 
And  spreads  the  heavens  abroad? 

2  How  can  I  die  while  Jesus  lives. 

Who  rose  and  left  the  dead? 
Pardon  and  grace  my  soul  receives. 
From  mine  exalted  Head, 

S  All  that  I  am,  and  all  I  have. 

Shall  be  for  ever  Thine ! 
"Whate'er  ray  duty  bids  me  give. 
My  cheerful  hands  resign. 

4  Yet  if  I  might  make  some  reserve. 
And  duty  did  not  call, 
I  love  mj'  God  with  zeal  so  great, 
That  I  would  give  Him  all. 


231  HEAVENLY    JOY    OX    EARTH.  S.    M. 

1   COME,  we  who  love  the  Lord, 

And  let  our  joys  be  known; 
Join  in  the  song  with  sweet  accord, 

And  thus  surround  the  throne. 
167 


PARTICULAR  DUTIES. 

2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 

Who  never  knew  our  God ; 
But  favourites  of  the  heavenly  King, 

Should  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

8  Tixe  men  of  grace  have  found  ., 

Glory  begun  below, 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 

From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

4  Tlie  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

5  Then  let  our  songs  abound. 
And  every  tear  be  dry; 

We're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground^ 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


232  REJOICINa   IN  HOPE.  *IS, 

1  CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing; 

Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  travelling  homo  to  God 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

168 


CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 

3  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and,  blessed. 
You  near  Jesus'  tin-one  shall  rest: 
There  your  seats  are  now  prepared, 
There  3'our  kingdom  and  reward. 

4  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  j'our  land : 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed,  go  on. 

6  Lord!  submissive  make  us  go. 
Gladly  leaving  all  below: 
Only  Thou  our  Leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  Thee. 


233  THE    SAFETY    OF   TUE    CHURCH.  L.  M. 

1  GOD  is  our  refuge  in  distress, 

A  present  help  when  dangers  press: 

On  Him  for  safety  we  relied, 

And  in  His  strength  we  will  confide; 

2  Though  earth  were  from  her  centre  tossed, 
And  mountains  in  the  ocean  lost ; 

Or  lofty  hills  /rom  their  abode. 

Torn  peace-meal  by  the  roaring  flood. 

3  Let  angry  waves  together  rolled 
Rage  on  with  fury  uncontrolled; 
"We  will  not  fear,  whilst  we  depend 
On  God,  who  is  our  constant  friend. 

S  169 


PARTICULAR  DUTIES. 

4  A  gentler  stream,  that  ever  flows. 
And  joy  to  all  around  bestows, 
T!>e  city  of  the  Lord  sliall  fill, 

The  city  where  lie  's  worshipped  still. 

5  God  dwells  in  Zion,  whose  strong  towers 
Shall  mock  th'  assault  of  earthly  powers, 
And  His  almighty  aid  is  nigh, 

To  those  who  on  His  strength  rely. 


234 


GOD  OUR  REFUGE  AND  ROCK. 


1  WHEN,  overwhelmed  with  grief, 
My  heart  within  nie  dies; 

Helpless  and  far  from  all  relief. 
To  heaven  I  lift  mine  ej-es. 

2  Oh!  lead  me  to  the  rock, 
That's  high  above  mj-  head; 

And  make  the  covert  of  Tliy  wings 
My  shelter  and  my  shade. 

S  Within  Thy  presence,  Lord, 

For  ever  I  '11  abide: 
Thou  art  the  tower  of  my  defence, 

The  Refuge  where  I  hide. 

4  Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  Thy  name: 

If  endless  life  be  their  reward, 
I  shall  possess  the  same. 
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CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 

230  GOD    OUR    PORTION.  C.  M. 

1  GOD,  my  Supporter,  and  my  Hope, 

My  Help  for  ever  near; 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up, 
When  sinking  in  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  my  feet, 

Thi'ough  this  dark  wilderness; 
Tliy  hand  conduct  me  near  Thy  seat, 
To  dwell  before  Thy  face. 

3  "Were  I  in  heaven  ^vithout  my  God, 

'T  would  be  no  joy  to  mc; 
And  while  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  Thee. 

4  What  if  the  sprinirs  of  life  were  broke, 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint? 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  Rock, 
The  Strength  of  every  saint. 


236  DIVIN'E   PROTECTION.  C.  M. 

1  TO  Zion's  hill  I  lift  my  eyes, 

From  thence  expecting  aid ; 
From  Zion's  hill,  and  Zion'e  God, 
Who  heaven  and  earth  has  made. 

2  Thou,  then,  my  soul,  in  safely  rest: 

Thy  guardian  will  not  sleep: 
Ilis  watchful  care,  that  Israel  guards. 
Will  thee  in  safety  keep. 
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PARTICULAR  DUTIES. 

3  Sheltered  beneath  th'  Ahnighty's  "wings, 

Thou  shalt  securely  rest, 
"Where  neither  sun  nor  moon  shall  thee 
By  day  or  night  molest. 

4  At  home,  abroad,  in  peace,  in  war 

Thy  God  shall  thee  defend ; 
Conduct  thee  through  life's  pilgrimage, 
Safe  to  thy  journey's  end. 


23/  GOD    OUn    PRESERVER.  H.  M, 

1  UPWARD  I  lift  mine  eyes; 

From  God  is  all  my  aid ; 
The  God  that  built  the  skies, 
And  earth  and  nature  made: 
God  is  the  power,       I      His  grace  is  nigh 
To  which  I  fl}' ;       I  In  every  hour. 

2  My  feet  shall  never  slide, 

Nov  fall  in  fatal  snares; 
Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide. 

Defends  me  from  my  fears.  i 

Tliose  wakeful  eyes,  I      Shall  Israel  keep, 
Tliat  never  sleep,   I  When  dangers  rise. 

3  No  burning  heats  by  day, 

Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 

Shall  take  my  health  away. 

If  God  be  with  me  there: 

Thou  art  my  sun,  I      To  guard  my  head 

And  Thou  my  shade,  I  By  night,  or  noon. 

172 


PILGRIMAGE. 

4  Hast  Thou  not  given  Thy  word 
To  save  my  soul  from  death? 
And  I  can  trust  my  Lord, 
To  keep  my  mortal  breath. 
I'll  go  and  come,      I      Till  from  on  high 
Is  or  fear  to  die,      I  Thou  call  me  home. 


238  THE  pilgrim's  GUIDE.       8s,  Ts.  and  49. 

1  GUIDE  me,  0  Thou  great  Jehovah, 

Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land ; 
I  am  -weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand: 

Bread  of  Heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  Thou  the  crystal  fountain, 

"Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow: 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through: 
Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  Tiiou  still  my  Strength  and  Shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside : 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 

173 


PARTICULAR  DUTIES. 

239  PASSAGE  THROUGH  LIFE.  C.  M. 

1  "WE  seek  a  rest  beyond  the  skies, 

In  everlasting  dny ; 
Through  floods  and  flames  the  passage  lies. 
But  Jesus  guards  tlie  way. 

2  The  swelling  flood  and  raging  flame 

Hear  and  obey  His  word  ; 
Then  let  us  triumph  in  His  name, 
Our  Saviour  is  the  Lord. 


240  piLGKiM.  8s.  and  Vs. 

1  GENTLY,  Lord,  O  gently  lead  us, 

Through  this  lonely  vale  of  tears  ; 
Through  tho  changes  thou  'st  decreed  us. 

Till  our  last  great  change  appears : 
When  temptation's  darts  assail  us, 

"When  in  devious  paths  we  stray, 
Let  Thy  goodness  never  fail  us, 

Lead  us  in  Thy  perfect  way. 

2  In  the  hour  of  pain  and  anguish,  ^J 

In  the  hour  when  death  draws  near, 
Suffer  not  our  hearts  to  languish. 

Suffer  not  our  souls  to  fear ; 
And  when  mortal  life  is  ended, 

Bid  us  in  Thine  arms  to  rest,  I 

Till  by  angel  bands  attended, 

"We  awake  among  the  blessed. 
174 


WARFARE. 

241  THE    SIIIMNCI    SIIOnE. 

1  MY  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by, 

And  I,  a  pilgrim  stranger, 
"Would  not  detain  them  as  they  fly, 
Those  hours  of  toil  and  dangez*. 

2  We  '11  gird  our  loins,  my  brethren  dear, 

Our  heavenly  home  discerning; 
Our  absent  Lord  has  left  us  word, 
Let  every  lamp  be  burning. 

3  Should  coming  days  be  cold  and  dark, 

AVe  need  not  cease  our  singing; 

That  perfect  rest  naught  can  molest. 

Where  golden  harps  are  ringing. 

4  Let  sorrow's  rudest  tempest  blow. 

Each  chord  on  earth  to  sever; 
Our  King  says  come,  and  there's  our  home. 
Forever,  0  forever! 

CHORUS. 

For  0!  we  stand  on  Jordan's  strand. 

Our  friends  are  passing  over, 
And  just  before,  the  shining  shore 

We  may  almost  discover. 


24:2  THE  WHOLE  AUMOUR  OF  GOD.  S.  M. 

1  SOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise 

And  put  your  armour  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  suppliet 

Through  Ilis  eternal  Son. 
175 


PARTICULAR  DUTIES. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  Hosts, 

And  ill  His  mighty  pow'r ; 
"Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 

Is  more  than  conqueror. 

8  Stand  then  in  His  great  might, 
With  all  your  strength  endu'd, 

But  take,  to  arm  j^ou  for  the  fight. 
The  panoply  of  God: 

4  Thus  having  all  things  done. 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  o'ercome  through  Christ  alone. 

And  stand  entire  at  last. 


343  THE    SOLDIER    OF   THE    CROSS.  C.  M. 

1  AM  I  a  soldier  of  the  Cross, 

A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  His  name? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies. 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease ; 
"While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize. 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas? 

8  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face? 
Must  I  not  stem  the  flood? 
Is  this  vile  woild  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God? 
176 


SELF-DEDICATION. 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign j 
Be  faithful  to  my  Lord, 
And  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain. 
Supported  by  Thy  word. 


24:4r  SELF-DEDICATIOX.  L.  M. 

1  LORD,  I  am  Thine,  entirely  Thine, 
Purchased  and  saved  by  blood  divine; 
With  full  consent  Thine  I  would  be, 
And  own  Thy  sovereign  right  in  me. 

2  Here,  Lord,  my  flesh,  my  soul,  my  all, 
I  yield  to  Thee  beyond  recall ; 
Accept  Thine  own,  so  long  withheld, 
Accept  what  I  so  freel}'-  yield, 

3  Here,  at  that  cross,  where  flows  the  blood 
That  bought  my  guilty  soul  for  God ; 
Thee,  my  new  Master,  now  I  call, 

And  consecrate  to  Thee  my  all. 

4  Do  Thou  assist  a  feeble  worm. 
The  great  engagement  to  perform 
Thy  grace  can  full  assistance  lend. 
And  on  that  grace  I  dare  depend. 


240  PUBLIC    PROFESSION,  C.  M. 

1  YE  men  and  angels,  witness  now, 
Before  the  Lord  we  speak; 
To  Him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break. 
8*  177 


PARTICULAR  DUTIES. 

2  That,  long  as  life  itself  shall  lapt. 

Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield ; 
Kor,  from  Ilis  cause  will  we  depart, 
Kor  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength, 

But  on  His  grace  rely; 
May  He,  with  our  returning  wants, 
All  needful  aid  supply. 

4  Oh!  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright, 

And  keep  us  in  Thy  ways; 
And,  while  turn  our  vows  to  prayers. 
Turn  Thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 


246 


PKHSOXAL    CONSECRATIOX. 


1  WHAT  sliall  I  render  to  my  God, 

For  all  His  kindness  shown  ? 
"My  feet  shall  visit  Thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  Thy  Throne. 

2  Among  the  saints  that  fill  Thine  house, 

My  offerings  shall  be  paid; 
There  shall  mj'  zeal  perform  the  vows, 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

8  How  much  is  mercy  Thy  delight, 
Thou  ever  blessed  God! 
IIow  dear  Thy  servants  in  Thy  sight  I 
How  precious  is  their  blood! 
178 


PRAYER. 

4  How  happy  all  Thy  servants  are! 
How  groat  Tliy  grace  to  me  I 
My  life,  which  'jlIiou  hast  made  Thy  care, 
Lord,  I  devote  to  Thee. 


247  PLEADING  AT  THE  MERCY  SEAT. 

1  COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer  ; 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray. 
Therefore,  will  not  say  thee  nay? 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring; 
For  His  grace  and  power  are  such, 
JS^one  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

3  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest ; 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 

There  Thy  blood-bought  riglit  maintain, 
And  without  a  rivfil  reign. 

4  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew, 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith. 

Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death. 


248  CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD,  C.  M. 

1  APPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat, 
Where  Jesus  answers  prayer ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  His  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 
179 


PARTICULAR  DUTIIiS. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 
With  this  I  venture  nigh ; 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  Thee, 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I ! 

S  Be  Tliou  my  Shield  and  Hiding  place, 
That,  sheltered  near  Thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  fiice, 
And  tell  him,  Thou  hast  died. 

4  0  wondrous  love !    to  bleed  and  die,  I 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 

Might  plead  Thy  gracious  name.  |l 


249  PREPARATION  FOR  PRAYER,  C.  M. 

1  LORD,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright, 

With  reverence  and  with  fear ; 
Though  dust  and  ashes  in  Thy  sight, 
We  may,  we  must  draw  near. 

2  God  of  all  grace,  we  come  to  Thee, 

With  broken,  contrite  hearts  ; 
Give,  what  Thine  eyes  delight  to  see, 
Truth  in  the  inward  parts. 

8  Give  deep  humility ;    the  sense 
Of  godly  sorrow  give; 
A  strong  desiring  confidence 
To  hear  Thy  voice  and  live; 
180 


PRAYER. 

4  Faith  in  the  only  sacrifice 
That  can  for  sin  atone; 
To  cast  our  liopes,  lo  fix  our  eyes, 
On  Christ,  on  Christ  alone. 


850  THE    MERCY  SEAT.  L.   M. 

1  FROM  every  stormy  wind  that  "blows, 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat, 

'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy  seat. 

2  There  is  a  place,  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads ; 

A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet. 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy  seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene,  where  spirits  blend. 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend. 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  they  meet, 
Around  one  common  mercy  seat. 

4  Ah  !  whither  could  we  flee  for  aid, 
When  tempted,  desolate,  dismayed? 
Or  how  the  hosts  of  hell  defeat, 
Had  suffering  saints  no  mercy  seat? 


2^1  THE    IMPOUTTXATE    PRAYER.  S.  M. 

1  THE  Lord,  who  truly  knows 

The  heart  of  every  saint. 
Invites  us,  by  His  holy  word 

To  pray  and  never  faint. 
181 


PARTICULAR  PUTIES. 

2  He  boAV6  His  gracious  ear! 

We  never  plead  in  vain ; 
Yet  we  must  wait  till  He  appear, 

And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

8  Though  unbelief  suggest, 
Why  should  we  longer  wait? 

He  bids  us  never  give  Him  rest ; 
But  be  importunate. 

4  Then  let  us  earnest  be, 
And  never  faint  in  prayer; 

He  loves  our  importiinity, 

And  makes  our  cause  His  care. 


2D2  ADDA    FATHER.  C.  M. 

1  SOVEREIGN  of  all  the  worlds  on  high. 

Allow  our  humble  claim  ; 
"Nor,  while  poor  worms  Avould  raise  their  h«ad8, 
Disdain  a  Father's  name. 

2  Our  Father  God!  how  sweet  the  sound  I  -l 

How  tender  and  how  dear! 
Not  all  the  melodj-  of  heaven 
Could  so  delight  the  ear. 

3  Come,  sacred  Spirit,  seal  the  Name 

On  my  expanding  heart; 
And  show,  that  in  Jehovah's  grace, 
I  share  a  filial  port. 
182 


PRAYER. 

4  Cheered  by  a  signal  so  divine, 
Unwavering  I  believe : 
Thou  know  est  I  ABBA  FATHER,  cry, 
Nor  can  Tliy  word  deceive. 


253  DELIVER    US    FROM    EVIL.  C.  M. 

1  TEACH  U3,  O  Lord,  aright  to  plead. 

For  mercies  from  above: 
Oh  !  come,  and  bless  our  souls  indeed, 
"With  light,  and  joy,  and  love. 

2  Oh !  may  Thy  hand  be  with  us  still, 

Our  guide  and  guardian  be; 
To  keep  us  safe  from  every  ill. 
Till  death  shall  set  us  free. 

8  Help  us  on  Thee  to  cast  our  care. 
And  on  Thy  vord  to  rest; 
That  Israel's  God,  who  heareth  prayer, 
Will  grant  us  our  request. 


So 4:  THE    MERCY    SEAT.  C.  M. 

1  NO,  never  shall  my  heart  despond, 

Long  as  my  lips  can  pray ; 
My  latest  breath,  with  effort  fond, 
Shall  pass  in  prayer  away. 

2  There  is  a  heavenly  me-rcy  peat 

To  calm  the  sinner's  fears; 
Tliere  is  a  Saviour  at  whose  feet 
The  mourner  dries  his  tears, 
183 


PAUTICULAR  DUTIES. 

"When  friends  depart,  and  hopes  are  riven. 

And  gathering  storms  I  see, 
ly^y  soul  is  but  the  sooner  driven, 

Eternal  Rock  to  Thee ! 

O  for  a  voice  of  sweeter  sound, 

For  every  wind  to  bear; 
To  teach  the  listening  world  around  . 

The  blessedness  of  prayer! 


3oO  TtiE  GLORIES  OF  THE  ciiuRcn,     8s.  and  7s. 

1  GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God ; 
He,  whose  word  can  ne'er  be  broken, 

Chose  thee  for  His  own  abode. 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded. 

Who  can  shake  her  sure  repose? 
"With  salvation's  wall  surrounded, 

She  can  smile  at  all  her  foes. 

2  Round  each  habitation  hovering, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear. 
For  a  glorjT  and  a  covering, 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near. 
Glorious  things  of  tliee  are  spoken, 

Zion.  city  of  our  God; 
He,  whose  word  can  ne'er  be  broken. 

Forms  thee  for  His  own  abode. 

184 


THE   CHURCH. 
256  TUE  nation's  bulwark.  S.  M. 

1  GREAT  is  the  Lord  oav  God, 
And  let  His  praise  be  groat ; 

He  makes  His  cluirches  His  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  These  temples  of  ^lis  grace, 

How  beautiful  they  stand! 

The  honour  of  our  native  place, 

And  bulwarks  of  our  laud. 

3  In  Zion  God  is  known, 
A  refuge  in  distress: 

How  bright  has  His  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces  ! 

4  In  ever}'  new  distress, 
^Ye  '11  to  His  house  repair: 

We'll  think  upon  His  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek  deliverance  there. 


257  PRIVILEGES    OF    THE    CHUKCH.  C.  il 

1  ARISE,  O  King  of  grace,  arise. 

And  enter  to  Thy  rest: 
Lo!  Thy  church  waits  with  longing  eyes, 
Thus  to  be  owned  and  blessed. 

2  Enter  with  all  Thy  glorious  train, 

Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  word: 
All,  that  the  ark  did  once  contain. 
Could  no  such  grace  afford. 
185- 


THE   CHURCH. 

8  Clothe  all  Thy  ministers  with  grace, 
Let  truth  their  tongues  employ; 
That  in  the  Saviour's  righteousness 
Thy  saints  may  shout  for  joy. 

4  Here  mighty  God!  accept  our  vows, 

Here  let  Thy  praise  be  spread: 

Bless  the  provisions  of  Thy  house, 

■  And  fill  Thy  poor  with  bread. 


258  LOVK  FOR  THK  CHURCH.  S.  M. 

1  I  LOVE  Thy  kingdom,  Lord, 
The  house  of  Thine  abode ; 

The  church  our  blessed  Redeemer  saved 
"With  His  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  Thy  church,  0  God! 
Her  walls  before  Thee  stand. 

Dear  as  the  ay)ple  of  Thine  eye. 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

8  If  e'er  to  bless  Thy  sons, 

My  voice  or  hands  deny, 
These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake. 

This  voice  in  silence  die. 

4  If  e'er  mj  heart  forget 

Her  welfare  or  her  woe, 
Let  every  joy  this  heart  forsake, 

And  every  grief  o'erflow. 
186 


THE    CHURCH. 

6  For  her  my  tears  ehall  fall ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given. 

Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

6  Beyond  my  highest  joy 
I  prize  her  heavenly  ways; 

Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vowi 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 


259  THK   BEAUTY    OF    ZION. 

1  FAR  as  Thy  name  is  known, 
The  world  declares  Thy  praise; 

Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  Lefore  Thy  throne, 
Tlieir  songs  of  honour  raise. 

2  Let  strangers  walk  around 
The  city  where  we  dwell. 

Compass  and  view  Thy  holy  ground, 
And  mark  the  building  well; 

8  The  orders  of  Thy  house, 
The  worship  of  Thy  court, 

The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows, 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

4  The  God  we  worship  now, 
Will  guide  us  till  we  die ; 

Will  be  our  God  while  here  below. 
And  ours  above  the  sky. 
187 


S.  M. 


MINISTRY. 

260  THE  GOSPEL  MINISTRY.  S.  M.  < 

1  HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet, 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ; 

Who  briag  salvation  on  their  tongues,  I 

And  words  of  peace  reveal!  ' 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice. 
How  sweet  the  tidings  are ! 

"Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King, 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears 
That  hear  this  joyful  sound; 

Which  kings  and  prophets  Avaited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 
That  see  this  heavenlj-  light ! 

Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 


261  THE  PROMISE  TO  ABRAHAM.  C.  M. 

1  THUS  saith   the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 

"I'll  be  a  God  to  thee; 
I'll  bless  thy  numerous  race,  and  they 
Shall  be  a  seed  to  Me." 

2  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms, 

To  our  forefathers  given* 
He  takes  young  children  to  His  arms, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

188 


SACRAI^IENTS. 

8  Our  God,  how  faitliful  arc  His  ways ! 
His  love  endures  the  same; 
Nor  from  the  promise  of  His  grace, 
Blots  out  His  children's  name. 

4  Then  let  the  children  of  the  saints 
Be  dedicate  to  (iod  ; 
Pour  out  Thy  Spirit  on  them,  Lord  I 
And  wash  them  in  Tliy  blood. 


263  MEET    AND    REMEMBER    ME.  C.  M. 

1  IF  human  kindness  meets  return, 

x\.nd  owns  the  grateful  tie; 
If  tender  thoughts  within  us  burn, 
To  feel  a  friend  is  nigh; 

2  Oh !  shall  not  warmer  accents  tell 

The  gratitude  we  owe 
To  Him,  who  died  our  fears  to  quell, 
Our  more  than  orphan's  woe? 

3  While  yet  His  anguished  soul  surveyed 

Those  pang!?  He  would  not  flee, 
"What  love  His  latest  words  displayed! 
"Meet  and  remember  Me." 

4  Remember  Thee!  Thy  death,  Thy  shame 

Our  sinful  hearts  to  share! 
Oh,  memory !  leave  no  other  name 
But  His  recorded  there. 
189 


SACRAMENIB. 

2o3  THE  EKAVENLT  FEAST.  C.  M. 

1  HOW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place, 

With  Christ  within  the  doors; 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores ! 

2  While  all  our  hearts,  and  all  our  songs, 

Join  to  admire  the  feast ; 
Each  of  us  cries  with  thankful  tongues, 
"Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest? 

3  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  Thy  voice, 

And  enter  while  there 's  room  ; 
When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice. 
And  rather  starve  than  come  ?" 

4  'T  was  the  same  love,  that  spread  the  feast. 

That  sweetly  forced  us  in ; 
Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste. 
And  perished  in  our  sin. 


2G4  THERE    YET   IS   ROOM.  C.  M. 

1  YE  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor. 

Behold  a  royal  feast! 
Where  mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store. 
For  every  humble  guest. 

2  See,  Jesus  stands  Avith  open  arms; 

He  calls,  He  bids  you  come ; 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms: 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room ; 
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SACRAMENTS. 

S  Room  in  the  Savioiu''3  bleeding  heart' 
There  love  and  pity  meet; 
Nor  -will  He  bid  the  soul  depart, 
That  trembles  at  His  feet. 

4  In  Ilim  the  Father  reconciled 
Invites  your  soul  to  come; 
The  rebel  shall  be  called  a  child. 
And  kindly  welcomed  home. 


2dO  it  is  finished.  8s.,  Ys.  and  4i 

1  HARK!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  ; 
See!  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky! 

"  It  is  finished  I" 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2  It  is  finished  1  oh !  what  pleasure 

Do  these  precious  words  afford! 

Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure. 

Flow  to  us  from  Clirist  the  Lord : 

"  It  is  finished !" 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finished,  all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law  ! 
Finished,  all  that  God  has  promised; 
Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe: 

"  It  is  finished  1" 
Saints,  from  hence  your  comfort  draw. 
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SACRAMENTS. 

266  THE    LOVE    OF    CHRIST.  C.  M. 

1  HOW  condescending,  and  how  kind, 

Was  God's  eternal  Son! 
Our  misery  readied  His  heavenly  mind, 
And  pity  brought  Him  down. 

2  When  justice,  bj-  our  sins  provoked, 

Drew  forth  His  dreadful  sword, 
He  gave  His  soul  up  to  the  stroke. 
Without  a  murmuring  word. 

3  Here  we  receive  repeated  seals 
_^  Of  Jesus'  dying  love; 

Hard  is  the  wretch  that  never  feels 
One  soft  affection  move. 

4  Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt, 

While  we  His  death  record ; 
And  with  our  joy  for  pardoned  guilt, 
Mourn  that  we  pierced  the  Lord. 


267  THE  LAMB  THAT  WAS  SLAIN.  L.  M. 

1  OH!  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross, 

Wliere  God  the  Saviour  loved  and  died  ; 
Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws 
Fi*om  His  dear  wounds,  and  bleeding  side. 

2  I  would  for  ever  speak  His  name 

In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown, 
With  angels  join  to  praise  the  Lamb, 
And  worship  at  His  Father's  throne, 
192 


REVIVAI^. 

3  All  hail!  Tliou  great  Iniraanuel,  hail! 

Ten  thousand  blessings  on  Thy  name  I 
While  thus  Thy  wondrous  love  we  tell, 
Our  bosoms  feel  the  sacred  flame. 

4  Come,  quickly  come,  immortal  King! 

Oa  earth  Th}'  regal  honours  raise ; 
The  full  salvation  promised  bring, 

Theu  every  tongue  shall  sing  Thy  praise! 


2G8  PRAYEn  FOR  A  REVIVAL.  8s,,  Ys  and  48. 

1  SAVIOUR,  visit  Thy  plantation; 

Grant  us.  Lord,  a  gracious  rain! 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 
Unless  Thou  return  again. 

Lord,  revive  us; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  The*. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance; 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest,  for  want  of  Thine  assistance, 
Ever}-  plant  should  droop  and  die. 

3  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers; 
Let  each  one  esteemed  Thy  servant. 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares. 

4  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power; 

Turn  the  slony  heart  to  flesh; 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour 
To  revive  Thy  work  afre»h. 
9  193 


REYIVAI^. 
2oQ  SEEKING  REVIVAL.  88.  and  7s. 

1  MET,  O  God,  to  ask  Thy  presence, 

Join  our  soi;ls  to  seek  Thy  grace ; 
Oh  !  deny  us  not,  nor  spurn  us, 
Guilty  rebels,  from  Thy  face. 

2  May  Tliy  people  wake  from  slumber,     . 

Ere  their  lamps  shall  fail  and  die; 
Bridegroom  of  the  church,  awake  them. 
Rouse  them  by  the  midnight  cry. 

3  Let  conviction  seize  the  careless. 

Through  their  souls  Thine  arrows  dart; 
Let  Thy  truth,  so  long  neglected, 
Break  and  melt  the  flinty  heart. 

4  O  Thoii  kind,  forgiving  Spirit, 

Comforter,  on  Tliee  we  call ; 
Cheer  the  saint,  alarm  the  sinner. 
Oh  !  revive,  revive  us  alL 


3/0  SEEKING    REVIVAL.  C.  M. 

1  WE  now,  O  Lord,  approach  Tliy  throne. 

To  open  all  our  grief: 
Now  send  Thy  promised  mercy  down. 
And  gi-ant  us  quick  relief. 

2  Thou  never  saidst  to  Jacob's  seed, 

"  Seek  ye  my  face,"  in  vain ; 
And  canst  Thou  now  deny  Thine  aid, 
"When  burdened  souls  complain? 


PwEVIYALS. 

8  The  same  Thy  power,  Thy  love  the  same, 
Unmoved  the  promise  shines; 
Eternal  truth  surrounds  Thy  name. 
And  guards  the  precious  lines. 

4  Though  Satan  rage,  and  flesh  rebel, 
And  unbelief  arise, 
"We'll  wait  around  Thy  footstool  still, 
For  Thou  wilt  hear  our  cries. 


271  LIGHT  OF  THE  WORLD.  8s.  and  Ts. 

1  LIGHT  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 

Borders  on  the  shades  of  death  ; 
Come,  and  by  Thy  love  revealing, 

Dissipate  the  clouds  beneath: 
The  new  heaven  and  earth's  Creator, 

In  our  deepest  darkness  rise. 
Scattering  all  the  night  of  nature, 

Pouring  light  upon  our  eyes. 

2  Save  us,  in  Thy  great  compassion, 

O  Thou  mild,  pacific  Prince ; 
Give  the  knowledge  of  salvation. 

Give  the  pardon  of  our  sins ; 
By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit. 

Every  burdened- soul  release; 
Every  weary,  wandering  spirit, 

Guide  into  Thy  perfect  peace. 

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REVIVALS. 

272  SPIRIT   SOUGHT. 

1  Oil!  for  the  happy  hour 
"When  God  will  hear  our  cry, 

And  send,  with  a  reviving  power, 
His  Spirit  from  on  high. 

2  While  many  crowd  Thy  house. 
How  few  around  Thy  board 

Meet  to  record  tlieir  solemn  vows, 
And  bless  Thee  as  their  Lord! 

8  Thou,  Thou  alone  canst  give 
Thy  gospel  sure  success; 

Canst  bid  the  dying  sinner  live 
Anew  in  holiness. 

4  Come,  then,  with  power  divine, 
Spirit  of  life  and  love; 

Then  shall  our  people  all  be  Thine, 
Our  church,  like  that  above. 


PRAYER  FOR  CHRIST  S  PRESENCE. 


273 

1  O  THOU,  whose  hands  the  kingdom  sway, 
"Whom  earth,  and  hell,  and  heaven  obe}'; 
To  help  Thy  chosen  sons,  appear. 

And  show  Tliy  power  and  glory  here! 

2  Oh !  haste,  with  every  gift  inspired, 
"With  glory,  truth,  and  grace  attired, 
Thou  Star  of  heaven's  eternal  morn ! 
Thou  Sun,  whom  beams  divine  adorn ! 

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REVIVA15. 

8  Assert  the  honour  of  Thy  name, 

O'erwhehn  Thj-  foes  with  fear  and  shame ; 
Then,  send  Thy  Spirit  from  above, 
And  change  their  enmity  to  love. 


274  THE    CHURCH    REVIVED.  C.  M. 

1  LET  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice: 

Behold  the  promised  hour! 
Her  God  hath  heard  her  mourning  voice 
And  comes  t'  exalt  His  power. 

2  Her  dust  and  ruins  that  remain, 

Are  precious  in  our  eyes ; 
Those  ruins  shall  be  built  again, 
And  all  that  dust  shall  rise. 

S  The  Lord  shall  raise  Jerusalem, 
And  stand  in  glory  there: 
Nations  shall  bow  before  His  name, 
And  kings  attend  with  fear. 

4  He  sits  a  sovereign  on  His  throne, 
With  pity  in  His  eyes ; 
He  hears  the  dying  prisoners'  groan, 
And  sees  their  sighs  arise. 


275  THY  KINGDOM  COME.  L.  M. 

1  ASCEND  Thy  throne,  almighty  King,    . 
And  spread  Thy  glories  all  abroad ; 
Let  Thine  own  arm  salvation  bring, 
And  be  Thou  known  the  gracious  God. 
197 


MISSIONS. 

2  Let  millions  bow  before  Thy  seat, 

Let  humble  mourners  seek  Thy  face ; 
Bring  d.ai'ing  rebels  to  Thy  feet, 
Subdued  by  Thy  victorious  grace. 

3  Oh  !    let  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 

Become  the  kingdoms  of  the  Lord  ; 
Let  saints  and  angels  praise  Thy  name, 

Be  Thou  through  heaven  and  earth  adored. 


27 Q  PRAISE   FOR  SALVATION.  C.  M. 

1  SALVATION!  O  the  joyful  sound; 

'Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears, 

2  Buried  in  sorrow,  and  in  sin. 

At  hefl's  dark  door  we  lay; 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine. 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3  Salvation !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around, 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 


277    REPLY  TO  CALL  OF  THE  HEATHEN.  7 3.  and  6i. 

1  FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand ; 
"Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Boll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
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MISSIONS. 

From  many  an  ancient  river. 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 

They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  Wliat  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases. 

And  only  man  is  vile? 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone, 

S  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation  1  0  Salvation! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  VQ  winds.  His  story, 
And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature. 
The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 
In  bliss  returns  to  reign, 
199 


MISSIONS. 

278  -^I^M  OF  THE  LORD,  AWAKE  ! 

1  ARM  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake ! 

Put  on  Thy  strength,  the  nations  shake, 
And  let  tlie  world,  adoring,  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  Thee, 

2  Say  to  the  heathen,  from  Thy  throne, 
"I  am  Jehovah,  God  alone;" 

Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

Z  No  more  let  human  blood  be  spilled. 
Vain  sacrifice  for  human  guilt ! 
But  to  each  conscience  be  applied 
The  blood  that  flowed  from  Jesus'  side. 

4  Almighty  God,  Thy  grace  proclaim. 
In  every  land,  of  every  name ; 
Let  adverse  powers  before  Thee  fall. 
And  crown  the  Saviour — Lord  of  all. 


279  BLESSINGS  OF  christ's  reiov.     Va.  and  da 

1  HAIL  to  the  Lord's  anointed ! 

Great  David's  greater  Son : 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun  !• 
He  comes  to  break  oppression. 

To  set  the  captive  free: 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity, 


MISSIONS. 

2  He  comes,  with  succour  speedy, 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong; 
To  lielp  the  poor  and  needy. 

And  bid  the  weak  he  strong; 
To  give  tliem  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
AVhose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  is  Ilis  sight. 
8  He  shall  come  down,  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 
And  love  and  joy,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth: 
Before  Him  on  the  mountains. 

Shall  peace  the  herald  go, 
And  righteousness  in  fountains 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 
4  For  Him  shall  pra\-er  unceasing, 

And  daily  vows,  ascend; 
His  kingdom,  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end: 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever: 

That  name  to  us  is — Love. 


2gQ  SEND  TEiK  gospel.      Ss.,  Ys.  and  4s. 

1  O'ER  the  gloom\^  hills  of  darkness. 
Cheered  by  no  celestial  ray. 
Sun  of  righteousness,  arising. 

Bring  the  bright,  the  glorious  day; 
9*  201 


MISSIONS. 

Send  the  gospel 
To  the  earth's  remotest  bound. 

2  Kingdoms  -wide,  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  tlieni,  Lord,  the  glorious  light! 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western, 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night; 

And  redemption, 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  dny. 

3  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel. 

Win  and  conquer,  never  cease; 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions 
Multiply  and  still  increase: 

Sway  Thy  sceptre. 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 


281      THK  TuiuMriis  OF  THK  GOSPEL.  8s.,  Ys.  and  41. 

1  YES!  we  trust  the  day  is  breaking; 

Joyful  times  are  near  at  hand: 
God,  the  might}^  God,  is  speaking 
*  By  His  word  in  every  land: 

When  lie  chooses, 
Darkness  flies  at  His  command. 

2  Let  us  hail  the  joyful  season, 

Let  us  hail  the  dawning  ray; 
When  the  Lord  appears,  there 's  reason 
To  expect  a  glorious  day : 

At  His  presence 
Gloom  and  darkness  flee  away. 
202 


MISSIONS. 

3  "While  the  foe  becomes  more  daring, 
"While  He  enters  like  a  flood; 
God  the  Saviour,  is  preparing 

Means  to  spread  His  truth  abroad; 

Every  language 
Soon  shall  tell  the  love  of  God. 


283  "^"^  TRINITY  INVOKED.  S.  M. 

1  O  LORD,  our  God,  arise, 
The  cause  of  truth  maintain; 

And  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world      < 
Extend  her  blessed  reign. 

2  Thou  Prince  of  Life,  arise, 
Nor  let  Thy  glory  cease ; 

Far  spread  the  conquests  of  Thy  grace. 
And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 

3  Thou  Holy  Ghost,  arise. 
Extend  Thy  healing  wing. 

And  o'er  a  dark  and  ruined  world 
Let  light  and  order  spring. 

4  Let  all  on  earth  arise, 
To  God  the  Saviour  sing; 

From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heaven, 
Let  echoing  anthems  ring! 


Qg3  chuist's  reign.  S.  M. 

1   GREAT  heir  of  David's  throne! 

The  royal  power  assume; 
Come,  reign  in  faithful  hearts  alone, 
Thou  blessed  Redeemer  come. 
203 


MISSIONS.  •         T 

2  Set  up  Thy  throne  of  grace 
In  all  the  heathen's  sight. 

Thy  kingdom  of  true  holiness, 
And  order  it  aright. 

3  Now,  for  Thy  promise'  sake. 
O'er  earth  exalted  be: 

The  kingdom,  powei*,  and  glory  take, 
Which  all  belong  to  Tliee. 

4  In  zeal  for  God  and  man. 
Thy  full  salvation  bring: 

The  universal  Monarch  reign. 
The  saints'  eternal  King. 


284:  SPIRIT  SOUGHT.         8s.,  7s.  and  4s. 

1  WHO  but  Thou,  almighty  Spirit, 

Can  the  heathen  world  reclaim  ? 
Men  may  preach,  but  till  Thou  favour. 
Heathens  will  be  still  the  same: 

Mighty  Spirit, 
Witness  to  the  Saviour's  name, 

2  Thou  hast  promised,  by  the  prophets,  ^ 

Glorious  light  in  latter  days : 
Come,  and  bless  bewildered  nations, 
Change  our  prayers  and  tears  to  praise : 

Promised  Spirit, 
Round  the  world  diflfuse  Thy  rays. 
204 


MISSIONS. 

S  All  our  hopes,  and  prayers,  and  labours, 
Must  be  vain  without  Thine  aid: 
But  Thou  wilt  not  disappoint  us, 
All  is  true  that  Thou  hast  said : 

Faithful  Spirit, 
O'er  the  world  Thine  influence  shed. 

OQf^  THY   "W^ILL    BE   DONK.  C.  M. 

1  GREAT  Saviour,  let  thy  power  divine, 

O'er  all  the  earth  be  known; 
Let  all  to  Thee,  their  will  resign, 
And  make  Thy  will  their  own. 

2  Perversion  marks  the  guilty  way, 

"Wliich  heathens  madly  tread ; 
From  all  Thy  laws  they  go  astray, 
And  hasten  to  the  dead. 

3  Thou,  Saviour-God,  hast  power  alone. 

To  turn  their  wondering  feet. 
To  bend  their  souls  before  Thy  throne, 
Low  at  Thy  mercy  seat. 

4  For,  all  the  power,  beneath,  above. 

Thy  wounded  hands  sustain; 
Tlien  sway  the  sceptre  of  Thy  love, 
"       And  let  Thy  mercy  reign. 


28 G  "^"^  KINGDOM  OF  CHRIST,  L.  M. 

1  JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 
205 


MISSIONS. 

2  For  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  circle  round  His  head: 
Hi*  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
"With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

8  People  and  realms  of  everj^  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns, 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 
And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blessed. 


287  SOWING   THE   SEED.  S.  M. 

1  SOW  in  the  morn  thy  seed, 
At  eve  hold  not  thy  hand  ; 

To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed, 
Broad-cast  it  round  the  land. 

2  Beside  all  waters  sow, 

The  highway  furrows  stock, 
Drop  it  wliere  thorns  and  thistles  growf 
Scatter  it  on  the  rock. 

3  Thou  know'st  not  Avhich  may  thrive, 
Tiie  late  or  early  sown  ; 

Grace  keeps  the  precious  germ  alive. 
When  and  wherever  strown. 
206 


MISSIONS. 

4  Thou  canst  not  toil  in  vain : 
ColJ,  heat,  and  luoist,  and  dry, 

Shall  fioster  and  mature  the  grain, 
For  garners  in  the  sky. 


288  Christ's  coming  to  reigk,  L.  M. 

1  JESUS,  Thy  church  with  longing  eyes 

For  Thine  expected  coming  waits: 
When  will  the  promised  light  arise 
And  glory  beam  from  Zion's  gates? 

2  E'en  now,  when  tempests  round  us  fall, 

A.nd  wintry  clouds  o'ercast  the  sky, 
Tliy  words  with  pleasure  we  recall. 
And  deem  that  our  redemption  'a  nigh. 

3  Teach  us,  in  watchfulness  and  prayer, 

To  wait  for  the  appointed  hour; 
And  fit  us  by  Thy  grace  to  share 

The  triumphs  of  Thy  conquering  power. 


289  PRAYKR    FOR    THE    SPIRIT.  L.  M. 

1  0  SPIRIT  of  the  living  God! 

In  all  Thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race ! 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love, 

To  preach  the  reconciling  word ; 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above, 
Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard, 
207 


PARTICULAR  SEASONS. 

3  Be  daiTcness  at  Thy  coming,  light: 

Confusion,  order,  in  Thy  path; 
Souls  witliout  strength  inspire  with  mighC, 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  Convert  the  nations;  far  and  nigh 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record; 
The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 

Till  ev'r}^  people  call  Him  Lord. 


290  CHILDREN    OF    TIIK    CHURCH,  L.  M. 

1  DEAR  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should  stray 

From  Tliy  secure  enclosure's  bound, 
And,  lured  by  worldly  joj^s  away, 

Among  the  thoughtless  crowd  be  found, 

2  Remember  still  that  they  are  Thine, 

Tliat  Thy  dear  sacred  name  they  bear ; 
Think  that  the  seal  of  love  divine. 

The  sign  of  covenant  grace  they  wear. 

3  In  all  their  erring,  sinful  years, 

Oh!  let  them  ne'er  forgotten  be: 
Remember  all  the  praj'ers  and  tears. 
Which  made  them  consecrate  to  Thee. 

4  And  when  these  lips  no  more  can  pra}'', 

These  ej'-es  can  weep  for  them  no  more, 
Turn  Thou  their  feet  from  folly's  way, 
The  wanderers  to  Thy  fold  restore. 

2oa 


YOUTH. 
291  children's  conversion.  C.  M. 

1  0  LORD,  beliold  us  at  Thy  f^et, 

A  need}-,  sinful  band: 
As  suppliants  round  Thy  mercy  seat, 
We  come  at  Thy  command. 

2  'T  is  for  our  cliildren  we  Avould  plead, 

Tlie  offspring  Thou  hast  given; 
Where  shall  we  go  in  time  of  need, 
But  to  the  God  of  heaven? 

3  AVe  ask  not  for  them  wealth  or  fame, 

Amid  the  worldly  strife  : 
But  in  the  all  prevailing  Name, 
We  ask  eternal  life. 

4  We  crave  the  Spirit's  quickening  grace. 

To  make  them  pure  in  heart ; 
That  they  may  stand  before  Thy  fac«, 
And  see  Thee  as  Thou  art. 


2^2  THE    YOUNG    INVITED    TO    CHIUST.  C.  M. 

1  YE  hearts,  witli  youthful  vigour  warm, 

In  smiling  crowds  draw  near, 
And  turn  from  every  mortal  charm, 
A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all  the  words  on  high, 

Stoops  to  converse  with  you; 
And  lays  His  radiant  glories  by. 
Your  friendship  to  pursue. 
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PARTICULAR  SEASONS. 

S  '•  The  soul  that  longs  to  see  My  face. 
Is  sure  My  love  to  gain; 
And  those  that  early  seek  My  grace 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain." 

4  What  object,  Lord,  my  soul  should  move, 
If  once  compared  with  Thee? 
What  beauty  should  command  my  love 
Like  what  in  Christ  I  see  ? 


293  CHRIST    THE   SHEPHERD, 

1  SEE  the  kind  Shepherd,  Jesus,  stands, 
•     With  all  engaging  charms ; 

Hark,  how  He  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
An<i  folds  them  in  His  arms. 

2  Permit  theinto  approach,  He  cries. 

Nor  scorn  their  humble  name ; 
For  't  was  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  angels  came. 

8  The  feeblest  lamb  aniidst  the  flock 
Shall  be  its  Shepherd's  care ; 
While  folded  in  the  Saviour's  arms. 
We're  safe  from  every  snare. 


294:      CHILDREN  INSTRUCTED  BY  PROVIDENCE.      C. 

1  LET  cliildren  hear  the  mighty  deeds 
Which  God  performed  of  old. 
Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw, 
Attd  which  our  fathers  told. 
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MORNING  AND  EVENING. 

2  He  bids  us  make  His  glories  known. 

His  works  of  power  and  grace  ; 
And  we  '11  convey  His  wonders  down 
Through  every  rising  race. 

3  Our  lips  slmll  tell  them  to  our  sons, 

And  they  again  to  theirs; 
That  generations  yet  unborn 
May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 

4  Thus  shall  they  learn,  in  God  alone 

Their  liope  securely  stands  ; 
That  they  may  ne'er  forget  His  works, 
But  practice  His  commands. 


290  MORNING    THANKSGIVING,  L.  M. 

1  WAKE  and  lift  up  thj-self,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part. 
Who  all  n\ght  long  unwearied  sing 
High  praises  to  th'  eternal  King. 

2  All  praise  to  Tliee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept; 
Grant  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

3  Lord !  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew, 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew ; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill 
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PARTICULAR  SEASONS. 

4  Direct,  control,  s\iggcst,  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  saj-; 
That  fill  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 


296 


FOR    MORMXG    AND    EVENING. 


1  HOSAIN'NA,  with,  a  cheerful  sound, 

To  God's  upholding  hand  ; 
Ten  thousand  snares  attend  us  round, 
And  yet  secure  we  stand. 

2  That  was  a  most  amazing  Power 

That  raised  us  with  a  word; 
And  every  da}-,  and  everj'  hour, 
We  lean  upon  the  Lord. 

8  Tlie  evening  rests  our  weary  head, 
And  angels  guard  the  room; 
"We  wake,  and  we  admire  the  bed 
That  was  not  made  our  tomb. 

4  The  rising  morning  can't  assure 
That  we  shall  end  the  day ; 
For  death  stands  ready  at  the  dpor 
To  take  our  lives  awaj-. 


207  EVENING    HYMN. 

1  NOW  from  labour  and  from  care, 
Evening  shades  have  set  me  free; 
In  the  work  of  praise  and  prayer, 
Lord,  I  would  converse  with  Thee: 
212 


MORNING   AND   EVENING. 

Oh!   behold  me  from  above; 
Fill  me  with  a  Saviour's  love. 

2  Sin  and  sorrow,  guilt  and  woe, 

Wither  all  my  earthly  joys: 
Naught  can  chnrm  me  here  below 

But  my  Saviour's  melting  voice: 
Lord,  forgive,   Thy  grace  restore. 
Make  me  Thine  for  evermore. 

3  For  the  blessings  of  this  day. 

For  the  mercies  of  this  hour, 
For  the  gospel's  cheering  ray. 

For  the  Spirit's  quickening  power, 
Grateful  notes  to  Thee  I  raise, 
Oh  !    accept  my  song  of  jn-aise. 


S98  A^    EVENING    SONG.  L.  iL 

1  Great  God,  to  Thee  my  evening  song 

With  humble  gratitude  I  raise  ; 
Oh  !    let  Thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  Avith  lively  praise  1 

2  My  daj-s  unclouded  as  they  pass, 

And  every  gentle  rolling  hour 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  Thy  love  and  power. 

3  And  yet  this  thoughtless,  wretched  heart, 

Too  oft  regardless  of  Thy  love. 
Ungrateful,  can  from  Thee  depart. 
And,  fond  of  trifles,  vainly  rove. 
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PARTICULAR  SEASONS. 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 
Of  Jesus:  His  dear  name  alone 
I  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 
And  kind  acceptance  at  Thy  throne. 


OQQ  THE  EVENING  SACRIFICE,  C.   M 

1  NOW,  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts, 

Let  flames  of  love  arise ; 
Assist  us,  Lord,  to  offer  up, 
Our  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied, 

Have  made  up  all  this  day  ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  -were 
More  swift  and  free  than  they. 

3  New  time,  new  favour,  and  new  joys. 

Do  a  new  song  require: 
Till  we  shall  praise  Thee  as  we  would, 
Accept  our  hearts'  desire. 

4  Lord  of  our  days,  whose  hand  hath  set 

New  time  upon  our  score; 
Thee  may  we  praise  for  all  our  time, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 


QQQ  SATURDAY    EVENING.  Ts. 

1  SAFELY  througli  another  week, 
God  luis  brought  us  on  our  way; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek 

On  th'  approaching  Sabbath  day ; 
Bay  of  all  tlie  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest 
214 


MORNING    AND   EVENING. 

2  Meroies  multiplied  each  hour 

Through  tlie  week,  our  praise  demand; 
Guarded  by  almiglity  power, 

Fed,  and  guided  by  His  hand: 
Though  ungrateful  we  have  been, 
Only  made  returns  of  sin. 

8  "While  we  pray  for  pardoning  grace, 
Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name. 
Show  Thy  reconciled  face, 

Shine  away  our  sin  and  shame: 
From  our  worldy  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  night  with  Thee. 

4  When  the  morn  shall  bid  us  rise, 
Mfiy  we  feel  Thy  presence  near; 

May  Thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 
When  we  in  Thy  house  appear: 

There  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 

Of  our  everlastincr  feast. 


301  EVENING.  L.  M 

1  GLORY  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  0  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  Thine  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me.  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done  ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

215 


PARTICULAR   SEASONS. 

3  Teacli  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed: 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise,  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

4  0  let  my  soul  on  The©  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  my  ej^elids  close: 
Bleep,  tliat  shall  me  more  vigorous  make, 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 


302  MORNING    OR    EVENING    nYJ^rS.  L.  M. 

1  MY  God,  how  endless  is  Tiiy  love! 

Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above, 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spreadcst  the  curtain  of  the  night, 

Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours; 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light; 
And  ^juickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

,S  I  yield  my  powers  to  Thy  command, 
To  Thee  I  consecrate  my  day; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  Thy  hand, 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 


303  THE   MrD-DAY    HOUR.  C.  M. 

1  JESUS,  this  mid-day  hour  of  prayer 
We  conscrecate  to  Thee, 
Forgetful  of  each  earthly  care, 
"We  would  Thy  glory  see. 
216 


NEW  YEAR. 

2  We  come  Thy  presence  to  implore: 
0  teach  us  how  to  pray ! 
Impart  to  us  Thy  Spirit's  power, 
Thy  saving  grace  display. 

S  Baptize  with  energy  divine 
The  contrite  soul  afresh ; 
O  bow  the  stubborn  will  to  Thine, 
And  give  the  heart  of  flesh. 

4  Unite  our  hearts,  unite  our  tongues. 
In  lofty  praise  to  Thee  ; 
Accept  the  tribute  of  our  song3 
Thou  Holy  One  in  Three. 


304  FKAILTY    OF   LIFK.  C.  M. 

1  THEE  we  adore,  eternal  name ! 

And  humbly  own  to  Thee 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 
What  dying  Avorms  are  we ! 

2  Great  God!  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  things! 
Th'  eternal  state  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings  ! 

8  Infinite  joy  or  endless  woe 
Attends  on  every  breath  ; 
And  yet  liow  imooncerned  we  go. 
Upon  the  brink  of  death  ! 
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PARTICULAR  SEASOITS. 

4  "Waken,  0  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense. 
To  walk  tliis  dangerous  road; 
And  if  our  souls  are  hiirried  hence. 
May  they  be  found  with  God. 


305         WE    SPEND    OUR    YEARS    AS    A    TALE.  ^S. 

1  "WHILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 

Hasted  through  the  former  year. 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
Never  more  to  meet  us  here. 

2  Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

Tliey  have  done  with  all  below; 
"We  a  little  longer  w.iit, 

But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

8  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive. 
Pardon  of  our  sins  renew; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 
With  eternity  iu  view. 

4  Bless  Tliy  word  to  young  and  old; 
Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 
May  we  dwell  with  Thee  above. 


306  THE    TWO    WORLDS.  C.   P.  M. 

1  LO!  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'Twixt  two  unbounded  sens  I  stand, 
Yet  how  insensible ! 
218 


DEATH. 

A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space. 
Removes  mc  to  yon  heavenly  place. 
Or,  sliuts  me  up  in  hell. 

2  O  God,  my  inmost  soul  convert. 
And  deeply  on  m}-^  thoughtful  heart 

Eternal  things  impress  ; 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight. 
And  save  me  ere  it  be  too  late ; 

Wake  me  to  righteousness. 

3  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here. 
With  holy  trembling,  holy  fear, 

To  make  my  calling  sure ! 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil. 
And  suffer  all  Thy  righteous  will. 

And  to  the  end  endure ! 

4  Then,  Saviour,  then  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live, 

And  reign  with  Thee  above ; 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope  in  full  supreme  delight 

And  everlasting  love. 


307  ISSUES    OF    LIFE    AND    DE.ATH.  S^  M. 

I  Oil!  where  shall  rest  be  found, 

Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean  depths  to  sound, 

Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 
219 


DEATH. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 
The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh ; 

'T  is  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live. 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

8  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above; 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years, 

And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death  whose  pang 
Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath : 

Oh!  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death! 

6  Lord,  God  of  truth  and  grace, 
Teach  us  that  death  to  shun; 

Lest  we  be  driven  from  Thy  face. 
And  evermore  undone. 


308  THE  DEATU  OF  THE  RIGHTEOUS.  '     L.  M. 

1  HOW  blessed  the  righteous  when  he  dies ! 

When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest, 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes, 

How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast  I 

2  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, 

A  calm,  which  life,  nor  death,  destroys ; 
Nothing  disturbs  that  peace  profound 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 
220 


DEATH. 

S  Fareweli,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears, 

Wliere  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell ! 
How  bright  th'  unchanging  morn  appears  1 
Farewell,  inconstant  world,  farewell. 

4  Life's  duty  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, 
Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies, 
"While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say. 
How  blessed  the  righteous  when  he  dies ! 


309  IT   IS   NOT    DEATH   TO    DIE.  S.  it 

1  IT  is  not  death  to  die, 
To  leave  this  weaiy  road. 

And,  'midst  the  brotherhood  on  high 
To  be  at  home  with  God. 

2  It  is  not  death  to  close 

The  eye  long  dimmed  by  tears. 
And  wake  in  glorious  repose,  - 
To  spend  eternal  years. 

8  It  is  not  death  to  fling 

Aside  this  sinful  dust, 
And  rise,  on  strong,  exulting  wing, 

To  live  among  the  just. 

4  Jesus,  Thou  Prince  of  Life! 

Thy  chosen  cannot  die; 
Like  Thee,  they  conquer  in  the  strife, 

To  reign  with  Thee  on  high. 
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DEATH. 

310  I   WOULD   NOT   LIVE   ALWAT.  lls. 

1  I  WOULD  not  live  alway:  I  ask  not  to  stay 
"Wlure  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here, 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its 

cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fettered  by  sin; 
Temptation  without  and  corruption  within ; 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 

3  I  would  not  live  alway:  no,  welcome  the  tomb; 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom: 
There  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  He  bid  me  arise, 

To  hail  Him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

A  "Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his  God; 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode. 
Where  tbe  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright 

plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns.  ? 


311  THE  VANITY  OF  MAN  AS  MOHTAL,  C,  M. 

1  TEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 

Thou  Maker  of  m}-  frame: 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast; 

How  short,  how  fleet  our  time! 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust. 
In  all  hi«  power  and  prime. 
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DEATH. 

8  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for  then, 
From  creatures,  earth  and  dust? 
They  make  our  expeetatious  vain. 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

4  Xow  I  forbid  my  carnal  liope, 
My  fond  desires  recall  ; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up. 
And  uiake  my  God  my  all. 


312  GOD    OUR    REFUGE.  C.  M. 

1  OUR  God,  our  help  in  ages  past. 

Our  hope  for  years  to  cone, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home  ! 

2  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood,. 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 
To  endless  y^ars  the  same. 

3  Time,  like  an  ever  rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away; 
They  fly,  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day, 

4  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past. 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  Thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
Aud  our  eternal  home. 
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JUDGMENT. 

313  TURN,    MORTAL,    TURN  !  C.  M. 

1  BENEATH  our  feet  ami  o'er  our  head 

Is  equal  warning  given; 
Beneath  us  lie  the  countless  dead, 
Above  us  is  the  heaven  ! 

2  Death  rides  on  every  passing  breeze; 

He  lurks  in  every  flower; 
Each  season  has  its  own  disease. 
Its  peril  every  hour! 

3  Turn,  mortal,  turn!   t'ny  danger  know; 

"Where'er  thy  foot  can  tread, 
Tlie  earth  rings  hollow  from  below, 
And  warns  thee  of  her  dead ! 

4  Turn,  Christian,  turn  !  thy  soul  apply 

To  truths  divinel}'  given; 
The  bones  that  iinderneatli  thee  lie. 
Shall  live  for  hell  or  heaven! 


314:  i>AY  OF  JUDGMENT       Ss.,  Ts.  and  4». 

1  DAY  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders! 
Hark!  the  trumpet's  awful  sound. 
Louder  than  a  thousand  tliunders, 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round. 

How  the  summons 
"Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound! 
224 


JUDGMENT. 

2  See  the  Judge  our  nature  wearing, 

Clothed  in  majesty  divine! 
You,  wlio  long  for  Ilis  appearing, 
Then  shall  sa}-,  "This  God  is  mine!  " 

Gracious  Saviour, 
Own  nie  in  that  day  for  Thine! 

3  At  His  call  the  dead  awaken, 

Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea: 

All  the  powers  of  nature,  shaken 

By  His  looks,  prepare  to  flee: 

Careless  sinner, 
What  Avill  then  become  of  thee? 

4  Horrors  past  imagination 

Will  surprise  j'our  trembling  heart. 
When  you  hear  your  condemnation, 
"Hence,  accused  wretch,  depart! 

Thou  with  Satan 
And  his  angels  have  thy  part!" 

5  But  to  those  who  have  confessed, 

Loved  and  served  the  Lord,  below; 
He  will  say,  "  Come  near,  ye  blessed. 
See  the  kingdom  I  bestow: 

You  for  ever 
Shall  my  love  ani glory  know.** 

6  Under  sorrows  and  reproaches, 

May  this  thought  «ur  courage  raise! 
Swiftly  God's  great  day  approaches, 
Sighs  shall  then  be  changed  to  praise; 

We  shall  triumph 
When  the  world  is  in  a  blaze. 
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HEAVEN. 

315  THE   LAST   JUDGMENT,  C.  M. 

1  THE  Lord,  the  Judge,  before  His  throne 

Bids  the  whole  earth  draw  nigh; 
The  nations  near  the  rising  sun, 
And  near  the  western  sky. 

2  'No  more  shall  bold  blasphemers  say, 

"Judgment  will  ne'er  begin;" 
No  more  abuse  His  long  delay 

To  impudence  and  sin.  - 

3  Throned  on  a  cloud  our  God  shall  come, 

Bright  flames  prepare  His  way  ; 
Thunder  and  darkness,  fire  and  storm 
Lead  on  the  dreadful  day. 

4  Heaven  from  above  His  call  shall  hear. 

Attending  angels  come ; 
And  earth  rnd  hell  shall  know  and  fear 
His  justice,  and  their  doom. 


316  THE   HEAVENLY    CANAAN.  C.  Itt, 

1  THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign: 
Infinite  day  exclifdes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There,  everla'>ting  spring  abides, 

And  never  withering  flowers: 
Death  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 
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HEAVEN. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green; 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  Could  we  but  elimb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  tlie  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood. 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 


317         THE    HOPE    OF    HEAVEN    SUPPORTIXQ.  C.  iL 

1  WHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  '11  bid  farewell  to  every  fear. 

And  ^^^pe  my  weeping  eyes.  • 

2  Should  earth  against  ray  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurled, 

Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage. 

And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge,  come. 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall; 
Ma}'  I  but  safety  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all  I 

4  Tliere  shall  I  tiathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heaveulj'  rest; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  rollr 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 
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HEAVEN. 

318  THE    NEW    JERUSALEM.  C.   M. 

1  JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 

Name  ever  dear  to  me! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
In  joy  and  peace,  and  thee? 

2  "When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3  Apostles,  martj-rs,  prophet?,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

4  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joy  shall  see. 


319  THE    CHUISTIAn's    HOME.  lls. 

1  'MID  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature  complaints. 
How  sweet  to  my  soul  is  comniunion  with  saints; 
To  find  at  the  banquet  of  mercy  there 's  room, 
And  feel  in  the  presence  of  Jesus  at  home. 

2  Sweet  bonds  that  unite  all  the  children  of  peace  I 
And  thrice-precious  Jesus  whose  love  cannot  cease! 
Though  oft  from  Thy  presence  in  sadness  I  roam, 

I  long  to  behold  Thee,  in  glory  at  home. 
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HEAYEtY. 

3  I  sigh  from  this  body  of  sin  to  be  free, 

"Wliie-h  hinders  my  joy  and  communion  with  Tliee  ; 
Tliough  now  m}-  temptations    like    billows  may 

foam, 
All,  all  will  be  peace, when  I'm  with  Thee  at  home. 

4  While  here  in  the  valley  of  conflict  I  stay, 

Oh!  give  me  submission  and  strength  as  my  day; 
In  all  my  afflictions  to  Thee  would  I  come. 
Rejoicing  in  hope  of  my  glorious  home. 


320  HAPPINESS   OF   DEPARTED    BAINTS.  C.  M. 

1  HOW  happy  are  the  souls  above. 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free! 
With  Jesus  they  arc  now  at  rest. 
And  all  His  glory  see! 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  aloud  they  cry, 

"That  brought  us  here  to  God:" 
In  ceaseless  hymns  of  praise,  they  shout 
The  virtue  of  His  blood. 

3  With  wondering  joy  they  recollect 

Their  fears  and  dangers  past; 
And  bless  the  wisdom,  power,  and  love. 
Which  brought  them  safe  at  last. 

4  Lord,  let  the  merit  of  Thy  death 

To  me  be  likewise  given; 
And  I,  with  them,  will  shout  Thy  praise 
Eternally  in  heaven. 
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HEAVEN. 

321      REJOICING  IX  THE  PROSPECT  OF  HEAVEN.     L.  M. 

1  WHAT  sinners  value  I  resign: 

Lord  'tis  enough  tliut  Thou  art  mine  : 
I  shall  behold  Thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

2  This  life 's  a  dream,  an  empty  show ; 
But  the  bright  world  to  Avhich  I  go. 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere ; 
When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there  ? 

3  O  glorious  hour!  O  blessed  abode! 
I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God ; 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

4  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound; 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 


322  LONGING    FOR    HEAVEN.  C.  M. 

1  FATHER !  I  long,  I  faint,  to  see 

The  place  of  Thine  abode; 
I  'd  leave  Thine  earthly  courts,  and  flee 
Up  to  Thy  seat,  my  God! 

2  Tliere  all  the  heavenly  hosts  are  seen; 

In  shining  ranks  they  move; 
And  drink  immortal  vigour  in, 
With  wonder  and  with  love. 
2S0 


CLOSE  OF  WORSHIP. 

3  Then  at  Thy  feet,  with  awful  fear, 

Th'  adoring  armies  fall; 
With  joy  they  shrink  to  nothing  there. 
Before  th'  eternal  All. 

4  The  more  Thy  glories  strike  my  eyes, 

The  humbler  I  shall  lie; 
Thus  while  I  sink,  my  joys  shall  rise 
Immeasurably  high. 

323  AT  THE  CLOSE  OF  WORSHIP.  Ss.,  Ys.  and  49. 

1  LORD,  dismiss  ns  with  Thy  blessing, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace; 

Oh!  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness! 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  Thy  gospel's  joj-ful  sound; 
May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound! 

May  Thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found! 

8  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 
Us  from  earth  to  call  away; 
Borne  on  angel's  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay, 

May  we,  ready, 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day! 

231  i 


CLOSE  OF  WORSHIP. 

324  UNIVERSAL    PRAISi:.  L.  M. 

1  FROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise: 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  Thy  mercies,  Lord ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  Thy  word  ; 

Thy  pi'aise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 


32^  PRAYER    AT   PARTING.  L.  M. 

1  DISMISS  us  with  Thy  blessing,  Lord, 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  Thy  word: 

All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive. 
And  let  Thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  Thou  art  good ; 
"Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus  blood; 
Give  every  fettered  soul  release, 

And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 


326  THE  PEACE  OF  GOD.       PHIL.  4:7.  L,  M. 

1  THE  peace,  which  God  alone  reveals. 
And  by  His  word  of  grace  imparts. 
Which  only  the  believer  feels. 
Direct,  and  keep,  and  cheer  our  hearts. 

2  And  may  the  holy  Three  in  One, 
The  Father,  Word,  and  Comforter, 
Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down, 
On  every  soul  assembled  liere. 

232 


DOXOLOGIES. 


•L.M. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given. 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven. 


L.  M. 
PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flovr, 
Praise  Him  all  creatures  here  below, 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

CM. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  we  adore ; 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore. 


S.IL 
TO  the  eterna*!  Three, 
In  will  and  essence  One ; 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  be 
Coequal  honours  done. 
23S 


DOXOLOGIES. 

I  II.  M. 

TO  God  the  Fatliev's  throne 
Perpetual  honours  raise, 
•     Glory  to  God  the  Son, 

And  to  the  Spirit  praise: 
With  all  our  powers,       I      Thy  name  we  sinir, 
Eternal  King,  I*  While  fiuth  adores. 


6  C.  p.  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  .whom  heaven's  triumphant  host ' 

And  saints  on  earth  adore ; 
Be  glory  as  in  ages  past, 
And  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last, 

When  time  shall  be  no  more. 


Vs. 
SING  we  to  our  God  above, 
Praise  eternal  as  His  love; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host. 
Father,  .Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


8  Vs. 

PRAISE  the  name  of  God  most  high. 
Praise  Him,  all  below  the  sky, 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenlj'^  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost: 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  His  name  shall  hist. 
234 


DOXOLOGIES. 
9  8s.  and  7s. 

PRAISE  the  Father,  earth  and  lieaven. 

Praise  tlie  Son,  the  ISpirit  praise, 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given, 
Glory  through  eternal  days. 


^Q  8s.,  7s.  and  4s. 

FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 

Thou,  the  God  whom  we  adore, 
Ma}'  we  all  Thy  love  inherit, 
To  Thine  image  us  restore. 

Vast  eternal ! 
Praises  to  Thee  evermore. 


11  11^ 

O  FATHER  Almiglity,  to  Thee  be  addressed, 
"With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God  ever  blessed, 
All  glory  and  worship,  from  earth  and  from  heaven, 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given. 


8s.  and  7s. 

APOSTOLIC    BENKDICTIOX. 

1  MAY  the  grace  of  Christ  the  Saviour, 

And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour. 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Tlius  may  we  abide  in  union, 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 
235 


DOXOLOGIES. 
13  Vs.  and  63, 

TO  the  Father,  to  tlie  Son, 

And  Spirit,  ever  Llessed, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One, 

All  worship  be  addressed. 
Praise  from  above,  below, 

As  throughout  the  ages  past, 
Now  is  given,  and  shall  be  so 

While  endless  ages  last. 


I 


14  Vs.  and  6s,  Iambic. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 

The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  loftiest  praises  given, 

Now  and  for  ever  more. 
Earth  join  with  heaven  in  singing 

The  praise  of  pardoning  love, 
Till  the  loud  anthem  swelling 

Shall  reach  the  courts  above. 


lo  6s.  and  4s. 

TO  the  great  One  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be. 

Hence,  evermore; 

His  sovereign  majesty 

May  we  in  glory  see, 

And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 

236 


SUPPLEMENT. 

PSALM    XXIII.  C.  M. 

1  THE  Lord's  my  Shepherd,  I'll  not  -want, 

He  makes  me  down  to  lie, 
In  pastures  green :  He  leadeth  me 
The  quiet  waters  by. 

2  My  soul  He  doth  restore  again; 

And  me  to  walk  doth  make 
"Within  the  paths  of  righteousness, 
Even  for  His  own  name's  sake. 

3  Yea,  though  I  Avalk  in  death's  dark  vale, 

Yet  will  I  fear  none  ill; 
For  Thou  art  with  me,  and  Thy  rod 
And  staff  me  comfort  still 

4  Goodness  and  mercy  all  my  life 

Shall  surely  follow  me; 
And  in  God's  house  forevermore 
My  dwelling  place  shall  be. 


PSALM  XL.  C.  M. 

1  I  WAITED  for  the  Lord  my  God, 

And  patiently  did  bear; 
At  length  to  me  He  did  incline 
My  voice  and  cry  to  hear. 

2  He  took  me  from  a  fearful  pit. 

And  from  the  miry  clay, 
And  on  a  rock  He  set  my  feet. 
Establishing  my  way. 
237 


PSALMS.— OLD  VERSION. 

8  He  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth. 
Our  God  to  magnify: 
Many  shall  see  it,  and  shall  fear, 
And  on  the  Lord  rely. 


PSALM  LXVII.  S.  M. 

1  LORD,  bless  and  pity  us, 
Shine  on  us  -with  Thy  face: 

That  th'  earth  Thy  way,  and  nations  all 
May  know  Tliy  saving  grace. 

2  Let  people  praise  Thee,  Lord; 
Let  people  all  Thee  praise: 

O  let  the  nations  all  be  glad. 
In  songs  their  voices  raise: 

8  The  earth  her  fruit  shall  yield; 

Our  God  shall  blessing  send; 
God  shall  us  bless ;  men  shall  him  fear. 

Unto  earth's  utmost  end. 


4b  psalm  xcv.  C.  M. 

1  0  COME,  let  us  sing  to  the  Lord: 

Come,  let  us  every  one, 
^A  joyful  noise  make  to  the  Rock 
Of  our  salvation. 

2  Let  us  before  His  presence  come 

With  praise  and  thankful  voice; 
Let  us  sing  psalms  to  Him  with  grace. 
And  make  a  joyful  noise. 


PSALMS.— OLD  VERSION. 

3  For  God,  a  great  God,  and  great  King, 
Above  all  gods  He  is: 
Depths  of  the  earth  are  in  His  hand, 
The  strength  of  hills  is  His. 


L.  M. 


1  ALL  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell, 

Sing  to  the  Lord  with  eheerful  voice, 
Him  serve  with  mirth.  His  praise  forth  tell, 
Come  ye  before  Him  and  rejoice. 

2  Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  indeed; 

"Without  our  aid  He  did  us  make: 
We  are  His  flock,  he  doth  us  feed, 
And  for  His  sheep  he  doth  us  take. 

3  0  enter,  then,  His  gates  with  praise. 

Approach  with  joy  His  courts  unto; 
Praise,  laud,  and  bless  His  name  always. 
For  it  is  seemly  so  to  do. 

4  For  why?  the  Lord  our  God  is  good. 

His  mercy  is  forever  sure; 
His  truth  at  all  times  firmly  stood, 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure. 


D  PSALM  cii.  L.  M. 

1  THOU  shalt  arise,  and  mercy  3-et 
Thou  to  mount  Sion  shalt  extend; 
Her  time  for  favour  which  was  set, 
Behold,  is  now  come  to  an  end. 
239 


PSALMS.— OLD  VERSION. 

2  Thy  saints  take  pleasure  in  her  sto&cs; 
Her  very  dust  to  them  is  dear; 
All  heathen  lands  and  kingly  thrones, 
On  earth  Thy  glorious  name  shall  fear. 
S  God  in  His  glory  shall  appear, 

When  Sion  he  builds  and  repairs, 
He  shall  regard  and  lend  His  ear 
Unto  the  needy's  humble  prayers. 
4  Th'  aiflicted's  prayer  he  will  not  scorn 
All  times  this  shall  be  on  record: 
And  generations  yet  unborn 

Shall  praise  and  magnify  the  Lord. 

'  PSALM  cm.  S,  M. 

1  O  THOU,  my  soul,  bless  God  the  Lord, 
And  all  that  in  me  is. 

Be  stirred  up,  His  holy  name 
To  magnifj'-  and  bless. 

2  Bless,  O  my  sbul,  the  Lord  thy  God; 
And  not  forgetful  be 

Of  all  His  gracious  benefits 
He  hath  bestowed  on  thee. 

3  All  thine  iniquities  who  doth 
Most  graciousl}-  forgive: 

"Who  thy  diseases  all  and  pains 
Doth  heal  and  thee  relieve: 

4  Who  doth  redeem  th}-  life,  that  thou 
To  death  may'st  not  go  down ; 

Who  thee  with  loving  kindness  doth 
And  tender  mercies  crown. 
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